Spector

Spector Meaning & Origin

About Spector
The surname Spector is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shpakter," meaning "butcher." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as butchers or were associated with the meat industry. The name Spector is commonly found among Jewish communities and is often associated with Eastern European Jewish ancestry.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spector: 4,622
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S102306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɛktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spector in Braille

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

The name Spector in braille

How to sign the name Spector using Sign Language

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

The name Spector in sign language

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