Spangle

Spangle Meaning & Origin

About Spangle
The surname Spangle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spangel," meaning a small, shiny ornament or decoration. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for wearing or making such ornaments. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place associated with spangles, such as a market or fair. Overall, the surname Spangle is associated with someone who had a connection to or was known for their association with shiny ornaments or decorations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spangle: 748
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,033
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S105240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AE1 NG G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈspæŋgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spangle in Braille

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

The name Spangle in braille

How to sign the name Spangle using Sign Language

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

The name Spangle in sign language

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