Sparr

Sparr Meaning & Origin

About Sparr
The surname Sparr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sparren," meaning "rafter" or "beam." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a carpenter or a builder of roofs and structures. The name Sparr may have been given to individuals who were skilled in constructing or repairing roofs using wooden beams or rafters. Over time, the surname Sparr has evolved and spread to different regions, becoming a relatively uncommon but distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sparr: 949
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AE1 R
🌐 IPA
/spær/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sparr in Braille

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

The name Sparr in braille

How to sign the name Sparr using Sign Language

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

The name Sparr in sign language

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