Spelman

Spelman Meaning & Origin

About Spelman
The surname Spelman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spelmann," meaning "a minstrel or a storyteller." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who entertained others by singing or reciting stories. Over time, the surname Spelman has evolved and can be found in various spellings, such as Spellman or Spillman. Today, it is a relatively rare surname that is primarily found in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spelman: 982
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S104505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɛlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spelman in Braille

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

The name Spelman in braille

How to sign the name Spelman using Sign Language

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

The name Spelman in sign language

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