About Sparrow
The surname Sparrow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spearwa," meaning "sparrow." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who either lived near a place frequented by sparrows or worked as a sparrow catcher. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a small and lively nature, similar to that of a sparrow. Overall, the surname Sparrow is associated with the characteristics of the bird, such as agility, liveliness, and a small stature.
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The surname Sparrow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sparrow 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 Sparrow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sparrow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sparrow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.