TheNameDBScruggs
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name or occupational term related to scrubbing or clearing land.
Etymology
The origin is uncertain; it may relate to the verb 'scrug' or derive from a place name in England. The name appears in English records but its exact etymological source remains debated.
About the Scruggs Surname
An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly relating to a place or occupational practice. The name became well-known through Earl Scruggs, the pioneering bluegrass musician.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and extensively in the American South through colonial settlement.
Notable Bearers
Earl Scruggs (bluegrass musician), various American musicians and historical figures