About Spier
The surname Spier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spier" or "speier," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or who made spears. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place associated with spears, such as a spear-making workshop or a location where spears were used in hunting or warfare.
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The surname Spier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spier 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 Spier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.