Spaan

Spaan Meaning & Origin

About Spaan
The surname Spaan is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "spaen," meaning "chip" or "splinter" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with wood or had a connection to the timber industry. The name may also have been given to someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a chip or splinter. Over time, the surname Spaan has become a relatively common Dutch surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Spaan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Spaan: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spaan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Spaan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/spaan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spaan in Braille

Here's how to represent Spaan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Spaan in braille

How to sign the name Spaan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Spaan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Spaan in sign language

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