Spealman

Spealman Meaning & Origin

About Spealman
The surname Spealman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spel," meaning "game" or "play." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in games or entertainment, such as a minstrel or a performer. Over time, the surname Spealman may have been adopted by families whose ancestors were associated with such activities, or it could have been given to individuals who displayed playful or lively characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spealman: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S104505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IY1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/spealman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spealman in Braille

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

The name Spealman in braille

How to sign the name Spealman using Sign Language

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

The name Spealman in sign language

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