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.
The surname Spector is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Spector in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.