About Spessard
The surname Spessard is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Specht," meaning "woodpecker." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a woodpecker catcher or a woodpecker hunter. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a woodpecker, such as being persistent or having a sharp wit. Overall, the surname Spessard is linked to the occupation or characteristics related to woodpeckers.
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The surname Spessard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spessard 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 Spessard is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Spessard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spessard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.