About Spanner
The surname Spanner is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or user of spanners, which are tools used for turning nuts and bolts. The name is derived from the Middle English word "spanner," which ultimately comes from the Old French word "espaigne," meaning "a chip of wood." The surname Spanner therefore signifies someone who worked with or made spanners, indicating a person's occupation in the past.
The surname Spanner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spanner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Spanner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spanner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.