Spearing

Spearing Meaning & Origin

About Spearing
The surname Spearing is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "speren," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who made or used spears. The name may have been originally bestowed upon a skilled spearman or a person who worked as a blacksmith, crafting spears. Over time, the surname Spearing has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spearing: 598
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,288
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IH1 R IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɪrɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spearing in Braille

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

The name Spearing in braille

How to sign the name Spearing using Sign Language

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

The name Spearing in sign language

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