Speir

Speir Meaning & Origin

About Speir
The surname Speir is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "spere," meaning "spear." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used spears. The name could also have been a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or had a spear-like appearance. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Spear, Speer, and Spiers, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speir: 1,335
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Speir 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 Speir 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 Speir in Braille

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

The name Speir in braille

How to sign the name Speir using Sign Language

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

The name Speir in sign language

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