Spelce

Spelce Meaning & Origin

About Spelce
The surname Spelce is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spelze," meaning "husk" or "chaff." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in the processing of grain, specifically removing the husks or chaff from the kernels. Over time, the surname Spelce may have been adopted by individuals who were engaged in this particular trade or had some association with it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spelce: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spelce based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 L S
🌐 IPA
/spelce*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spelce in Braille

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

The name Spelce in braille

How to sign the name Spelce using Sign Language

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

The name Spelce in sign language

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