Speller

Speller Meaning & Origin

About Speller
The surname Speller is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spellere," which means a storyteller or reciter. It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who was involved in reciting or telling stories, often in a professional capacity. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their ability to cast spells or enchantments. Overall, the surname Speller signifies a person who had a talent for storytelling or spellcasting.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speller: 2,668
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,743
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Speller 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
SPLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɛlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speller in Braille

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

The name Speller in braille

How to sign the name Speller using Sign Language

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

The name Speller in sign language

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