Find out how popular the last name Scripter is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Scripter.

Scripter, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Scripter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scripter in America

Scripter is the 44576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scripter surname appeared 482 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Scripter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scripter to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Scripter

The surname Scripter is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "scriccere," which referred to a writer or scribe. This occupational surname was initially given to those who worked as professional scribes, transcribing important documents and manuscripts.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Scripter can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Leicestershire from 1195, which mentions a William le Scripter. This record suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the surname Scripter appeared in various historical documents across England. For instance, a certain John Scripter was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275. Around the same time, a Robert le Scryptur was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Borough of Colchester in 1291.

Throughout the Middle Ages, scribes played a crucial role in preserving knowledge and recording historical events. As literacy rates were relatively low, skilled scribes were highly valued members of society. Some notable individuals with the surname Scripter during this period include:

1. William Scripter (c. 1310-1378), a renowned calligrapher and manuscript illuminator from Yorkshire.
2. Margery Scripter (1428-1491), a renowned copyist and translator of religious texts in London.

As the surname spread across England, various spellings emerged, such as Scripcere, Scripptor, and Scripter. In some cases, the name was anglicized to variants like Scribner or Scrivener.

By the 16th century, the surname Scripter had become well-established in various regions of England. Notable figures with this surname during this time include:

1. Thomas Scripter (1538-1607), a respected scribe and legal clerk in Lincolnshire.
2. Elizabeth Scripter (1562-1619), a renowned calligrapher and illuminator from Norfolk.

As printing technology advanced and literacy rates increased, the demand for professional scribes gradually declined. However, the surname Scripter endured, and many individuals with this name continued to make significant contributions in various fields.

Some notable individuals with the surname Scripter in more recent centuries include:

1. John Scripter (1724-1801), a celebrated author and poet from Yorkshire.
2. Mary Scripter (1815-1889), a prominent educator and advocate for women's education in London.
3. William Scripter (1867-1942), a renowned historian and scholar of medieval manuscripts from Oxford.
4. Robert Scripter (1898-1976), a respected journalist and war correspondent during World War II.
5. Jane Scripter (born 1948), a renowned literary critic and professor of English literature at Cambridge University.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scripter

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Scripter.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Scripter was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Scripter has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Scripter was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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