About Spethman
The surname Spethman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "speteman," meaning "one who carries a spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a spear or who worked as a spearman in medieval times. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with a spear, such as being strong or courageous.
The surname Spethman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spethman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Spethman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spethman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.