Spittle

Spittle Meaning & Origin

About Spittle
The surname Spittle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spitel," meaning "spittle" or "saliva." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a habit of spitting or drooling. The surname may have also been used to describe someone with a sharp or biting wit. Over time, the name Spittle has evolved and become a relatively uncommon surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spittle: 582
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,103
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPTL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɪtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S134

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spittle in Braille

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

The name Spittle in braille

How to sign the name Spittle using Sign Language

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

The name Spittle in sign language

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