Spires
Spires Meaning & Origin
About Spires
The surname Spires is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spire," meaning a tall, slender pointed structure, typically found on a church tower. As a surname, Spires likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with spires, or it could have been an occupational name for someone involved in the construction or maintenance of spires. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a tall and slender physique.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Spires is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Spires: 7,592
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 4672
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.57
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spires based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Spires in Braille
Here's how to represent Spires in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Spires using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Spires using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
