About Spaun
The surname Spaun is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spun," meaning "chip" or "splinter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a woodcutter. Over time, the surname Spaun may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a wooded area or had a connection to the forest.
The surname Spaun is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spaun 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 Spaun is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Spaun in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spaun using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.