Sparer

Sparer Meaning & Origin

About Sparer
The surname Sparer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spar," meaning "sparrow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a sparrow in some way, such as having a small or agile stature. The surname Sparer may have been given to individuals who were quick or nimble, or perhaps had a chirpy or lively personality. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sparer: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/sparer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S166

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sparer in Braille

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

The name Sparer in braille

How to sign the name Sparer using Sign Language

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

The name Sparer in sign language

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