Sperber

Sperber Meaning & Origin

About Sperber
The surname Sperber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sperwer," meaning "sparrowhawk." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked as a falconer or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being swift or agile. The name Sperber may also have been used as a nickname for someone with sharp eyesight or a keen sense of observation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sperber: 1,694
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,848
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P ER1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈspərbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S161

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sperber in Braille

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

The name Sperber in braille

How to sign the name Sperber using Sign Language

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

The name Sperber in sign language

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