Spence

Spence Meaning & Origin

About Spence
The surname Spence is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spense" or "dispense," meaning "to dispense" or "to distribute." It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked as a steward or dispenser of provisions, particularly in a noble household or monastery. The name Spence signifies a person who was responsible for managing and distributing food, supplies, or finances, highlighting their role as a trusted and important figure in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Spence features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Spence: 36,129
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 964
  • Frequency per 100k people: 12.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spence 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
SPNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 N S
🌐 IPA
/spɛns/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spence in Braille

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

The name Spence in braille

How to sign the name Spence using Sign Language

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

The name Spence in sign language

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