Sperzel

Sperzel Meaning & Origin

About Sperzel
The surname Sperzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sperzel," meaning "sparrow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a sparrow, such as being small or agile. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sperzel: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S106204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P ER1 Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/sperzel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sperzel in Braille

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

The name Sperzel in braille

How to sign the name Sperzel using Sign Language

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

The name Sperzel in sign language

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