Splawn

Splawn Meaning & Origin

About Splawn
The surname Splawn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "splawn," meaning "a splinter or fragment." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was either small in stature or had a slender build. The name may have also been used to describe someone who was quick or agile, like a splinter. Over time, the surname Splawn has evolved and variations of the name can be found in different regions.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Splawn: 1,226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21360
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P L AO1 N
🌐 IPA
/splɔn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Splawn in Braille

The image below is how to represent Splawn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Splawn in braille

How to sign the name Splawn using Sign Language

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

The name Splawn in sign language

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