Sparrow

Sparrow Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sparrow: 7,614
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,657
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.58

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S1060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈspΙ›roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SPR', 'SPRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sparrow in Braille

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

The name Sparrow in braille

How to sign the name Sparrow using Sign Language

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.

The name Sparrow in sign language

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