Sparlin

Sparlin Meaning & Origin

About Sparlin
The surname Sparlin is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the surname Sparrow. It is derived from the Middle English word "sparwe," meaning sparrow, and was likely used as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a sparrow. The surname Sparlin may have been given to individuals who were small in stature, had a quick or lively nature, or were associated with the bird in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sparlin: 492
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,811
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AA1 R L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɑrlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sparlin in Braille

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

The name Sparlin in braille

How to sign the name Sparlin using Sign Language

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

The name Sparlin in sign language

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