Sperow

Sperow Meaning & Origin

About Sperow
The surname Sperow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spere" or "spear," which refers to a weapon used in battle. It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational surname given to someone who was skilled in using a spear or who made spears. The name Sperow signifies a person with a connection to the weapon or its production, highlighting their strength, bravery, or craftsmanship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sperow: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/sperow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', 'SPRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sperow in Braille

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

The name Sperow in braille

How to sign the name Sperow using Sign Language

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

The name Sperow in sign language

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