Spare

Spare Meaning & Origin

About Spare
The surname Spare is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "spær," meaning "spare" or "lean," suggesting that the name was given to someone who was thin or slender. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a spare or barren area of land. Additionally, it could be a nickname for a thrifty or frugal person, as "spare" can also mean "economical" or "sparing." The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spare: 500
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/spɛr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spare in Braille

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

The name Spare in braille

How to sign the name Spare using Sign Language

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

The name Spare in sign language

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