Spies

Spies Meaning & Origin

About Spies
The surname Spies is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spie," meaning "spy" or "scout." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as spies or scouts, gathering information for military purposes. Over time, the surname Spies may have also been adopted by families who were known for their astute observation skills or who had a reputation for being watchful and vigilant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spies: 3,508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,279
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/spaɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spies in Braille

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

The name Spies in braille

How to sign the name Spies using Sign Language

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

The name Spies in sign language

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