SCAPLEHORN
Scaplehorn
Scaplehorn is an English surname with ancient origins, believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent. The name is derived from the Old English words "sceap" meaning sheep, and "hierne" meaning corner. This suggests that the name may have originally been occupational, referring to someone who tended to sheep or worked in sheep farming.
The first recorded instance of the surname Scaplehorn appears in the early 17th century in the historical records of the United Kingdom. Over the centuries, the surname has been relatively uncommon and is mostly found in specific regions of England.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Scaplehorn are scarce in public records or historical accounts, indicating that the name is not widely associated with prominent figures. However, the heritage and legacy of the Scaplehorn family continue to be passed down through generations, preserving a piece of England's linguistic and cultural history.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Scaplehorn may be scattered across the United Kingdom or even found in other parts of the world due to migration and globalisation. Despite its rarity, the surname Scaplehorn holds a unique place in British genealogy and remains a symbol of heritage and ancestry for those who bear it.
There are approximately 175 people named Scaplehorn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Scaplehorn.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Barry
- Donald
- Gary
- John
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- William
Female
- Bernadette
- Dorothy
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jill
- Katie
- Nicola
- Niki
- Samantha
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