Spidle

Spidle Meaning & Origin

About Spidle
The surname Spidle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spidel," meaning a small wooden peg or pin used for fastening or securing. It is likely that the name was originally an occupational surname, given to someone who made or used spidels. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Spidle. Today, individuals with the surname Spidle can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the states of Pennsylvania and Maryland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spidle: 777
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,165
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPTL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AY1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈspaɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S134

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spidle in Braille

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

The name Spidle in braille

How to sign the name Spidle using Sign Language

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

The name Spidle in sign language

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