About Spear
The surname Spear is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spere," meaning a spear or lance. It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or used spears. The surname Spear may also have been a nickname for someone who was tall, strong, or had a spear-like quality in their personality. Overall, the meaning of the surname Spear is associated with the weapon and its usage.
The surname Spear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spear 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 Spear is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Spear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spear using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.