Spohn

Spohn Meaning & Origin

About Spohn
The surname Spohn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sporn," meaning "spur." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used spurs. The name may have also been given to someone who had a notable association with spurs, such as a knight or a horseman. Over time, the surname Spohn has evolved and spread to various regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spohn: 3,117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,334
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/spɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spohn in Braille

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

The name Spohn in braille

How to sign the name Spohn using Sign Language

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

The name Spohn in sign language

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