Speer

Speer Meaning & Origin

About Speer
The surname Speer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spere," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or who made spears. The name could also have been given to someone who had a tall and slender physique, resembling a spear. Over time, the surname Speer has been adopted by various families and can be found in different regions of Germany and other German-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speer: 11,770
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,041
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/spɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speer in Braille

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

The name Speer in braille

How to sign the name Speer using Sign Language

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

The name Speer in sign language

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