Spells
Spells Meaning & Origin
About Spells
The surname Spells is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spell," meaning a story or tale. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was known for their storytelling abilities or for someone who had a particularly interesting or captivating life story. The surname Spells may also have been given to someone who was believed to possess magical or supernatural powers, as the word "spell" can also refer to a magical incantation or charm.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Spells is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Spells: 2,235
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 13569
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.76
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spells 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Spells in Braille
Here's how to represent Spells in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Spells using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Spells using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
