Spire

Spire Meaning & Origin

About Spire
The surname Spire is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spire," meaning "a tall, slender pointed structure." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near or worked with a spire, such as a church spire or a tall pointed structure used for various purposes. The name Spire may also have been given to someone who had a tall and slender physique or possessed qualities associated with a spire, such as being lofty or aspiring.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spire: 369
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AY1 R
🌐 IPA
/spaɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

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