Sper

Sper Meaning & Origin

About Sper
The surname Sper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sper," meaning "sparrow." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a place frequented by sparrows or who worked as a bird catcher. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a small and agile nature, similar to that of a sparrow.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sper: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P ER1
🌐 IPA
/sper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sper in Braille

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

The name Sper in braille

How to sign the name Sper using Sign Language

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

The name Sper in sign language

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