Sphar

Sphar Meaning & Origin

About Sphar
The surname Sphar is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sphære," meaning "sphere" or "globe." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a round or spherical appearance or perhaps a person who worked with spheres or globes. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Sphar can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sphar: 540
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SFFA
🔊 Soundex
S106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S F AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/sfɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sphar in Braille

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

The name Sphar in braille

How to sign the name Sphar using Sign Language

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

The name Sphar in sign language

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