Sperry

Sperry Meaning & Origin

About Sperry
The surname Sperry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spere," meaning "spear." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who made or used spears. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or had a spear-like appearance. Overall, the surname Sperry signifies a connection to the ancient weapon and its usage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sperry: 7,760
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4569
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.63

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S1060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈspΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sperry in Braille

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

The name Sperry in braille

How to sign the name Sperry using Sign Language

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

The name Sperry in sign language

Numerology