Spang

Spang Meaning & Origin

About Spang
The surname Spang is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spange," meaning "clasp" or "buckle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or wore clasps or buckles. Over time, the surname Spang has evolved and may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the trade of making or selling clasps or buckles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spang: 1,570
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17823
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/spæŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spang in Braille

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

The name Spang in braille

How to sign the name Spang using Sign Language

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

The name Spang in sign language

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