Spees

Spees Meaning & Origin

About Spees
The surname Spees is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spies," 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 may have been given to soldiers or hunters known for their proficiency with this weapon. Over time, the surname Spees has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spees: 749
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31001
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/spiz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spees in Braille

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

The name Spees in braille

How to sign the name Spees using Sign Language

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

The name Spees in sign language

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