| ![Show Contents]() Scarce History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of ScarceWhat does the name Scarce mean? The surname Scarce is of a number of possible origins. In the first place, this name may be of toponymic origin being derived from a place-name. In this instance, the name may be derived from a place-name in Regio Calabria in the extreme south of Italy. Thus, the original bearer may have hailed from this place. Alternatively, the surname may be derived from the Italian word for a purse used for carrying documents or money and which may indicate that the original bearer was a maker of such. Finally the name Scarce may be of nickname origin being derived from the name Scarsus which derives its origin from "scarso" which means "poor or lacking in money". Early Origins of the Scarce familyThe surname Scarce was first found in Bolgna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region. The famous University of Bolgna was founded in the 11th century, by the 13th century the student body was nearly 10,000. Dante and Petrarch studied there. Tisso was tried there for 1564 for writing satirical poems. Bologna naturally, is famous for its sausages. But many noted scholars were born there. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor. Early History of the Scarce familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Scarce research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1400 is included under the topic Early Scarce History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Scarce Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Scarcella, Scarzella, Scarsello, Scarcelli, Scarzelli, Scarsa, Scarsi, Scarso and many more. Early Notables of the Scarce familyMore information is included under the topic Early Scarce Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Scarce migration to the United States | + |
Scarce Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Edgar Scarce, who settled in New York, NY in 1822
- Diana Scarce, who settled in New York, NY in 1822
| Contemporary Notables of the name Scarce (post 1700) | + |
- Murray Scarce, American actor, known for Felony (2013), Nerve and Rake (2010)
- John Scarce (b. 1969), also known as Danial Keem, American news reporter who creates YouTube videos, known for Scarce (2012-2017) and Drama Alert (2014)
- Rik Scarce, British author, known for his book, Eco-Warriors: Understanding the Radical Environmental Movement, Updated Edition
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