Speh

Speh Meaning & Origin

About Speh
The surname Speh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spehe," meaning "spy" or "scout." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who worked as a scout or spy, possibly for a noble or military leader. Over time, the surname Speh has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speh: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1
🌐 IPA
/speh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speh in Braille

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

The name Speh in braille

How to sign the name Speh using Sign Language

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

The name Speh in sign language

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