Sperling

Sperling Meaning & Origin

About Sperling
The surname Sperling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sperling," meaning "sparrow." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked as a sparrow catcher or had some association with sparrows. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had sparrow-like characteristics, such as being small or agile. Overall, the surname Sperling is linked to the sparrow bird and its various connotations.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sperling: 4,224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7841
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1064052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P ER1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈspərlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sperling in Braille

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

The name Sperling in braille

How to sign the name Sperling using Sign Language

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

The name Sperling in sign language

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