Scholar, derived from the Latin 'scholasticus', is an occupational surname of medieval European origin. It was initially given to a schoolmaster or teacher, indicating someone who was learned or knowledgeable. The name first appeared in England during the 13th century and has since been adopted by various families across Europe and beyond.
"The name Scholar has seen a gap of seven years between its most recent births, with five occurrences each in 2012 and 2019, summing up to ten children bearing this name."