Spenst

Spenst Meaning & Origin

About Spenst
The surname Spenst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spenst," meaning "ghost" or "specter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was thought to resemble or have characteristics associated with a ghost or spirit. The name may have been given to individuals who were pale, ethereal, or mysterious in appearance or behavior. Over time, the surname Spenst has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spenst: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPNST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10523
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 N S T
🌐 IPA
/spenst*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spenst in Braille

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

The name Spenst in braille

How to sign the name Spenst using Sign Language

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

The name Spenst in sign language

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