Spalding

Spalding Meaning & Origin

About Spalding
The surname Spalding is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spald," meaning a large, flat piece of wood. It was originally a topographic name given to someone who lived near a prominent piece of wood or a wooded area. Over time, the name Spalding became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found across various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spalding: 8,601
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.92

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPLTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1043052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AO1 L D IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɔldɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spalding in Braille

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

The name Spalding in braille

How to sign the name Spalding using Sign Language

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

The name Spalding in sign language

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