Scribner - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Scribner \s-crib-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "scribe, copier". Occupational name that was originally "scrivener". Charles Scribner & Son was a prominent American publishing firm.

Scribner is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#4621 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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