Speese

Speese Meaning & Origin

About Speese
The surname Speese 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 worked as a spearman. The name may have been given to soldiers or warriors who were proficient in the use of this weapon. Over time, the surname Speese has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speese: 297
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/speese*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speese in Braille

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

The name Speese in braille

How to sign the name Speese using Sign Language

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

The name Speese in sign language

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