Spearman

Spearman Meaning & Origin

About Spearman
The surname Spearman is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "spereman," meaning a spearman or a soldier armed with a spear. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or who worked as a soldier or warrior. Over time, the name Spearman became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spearman: 8,199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,330
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S106505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IH1 R M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɪrmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spearman in Braille

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

The name Spearman in braille

How to sign the name Spearman using Sign Language

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

The name Spearman in sign language

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