Spaight

Spaight Meaning & Origin

About Spaight
The surname Spaight is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spæht," meaning "swift" or "quick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their agility or speed. Over time, the name Spaight became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Spaight can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spaight: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spaight 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 Spaight is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPT
🗽 NYSIIS
SAG
🔊 Soundex
S10203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/spaight*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spaight in Braille

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

The name Spaight in braille

How to sign the name Spaight using Sign Language

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

The name Spaight in sign language

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