Spenner

Spenner Meaning & Origin

About Spenner
The surname Spenner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spenner," meaning "spender" or "donor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was generous or known for giving to others. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or were involved in charitable activities. Over time, the surname Spenner became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spenner: 415
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spenner 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
SPNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɛnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spenner in Braille

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

The name Spenner in braille

How to sign the name Spenner using Sign Language

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

The name Spenner in sign language

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