Spohrer

Spohrer Meaning & Origin

About Spohrer
The surname Spohrer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sporn," meaning "spur." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used spurs. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in horsemanship or had a connection to the equestrian world. Over time, the surname Spohrer became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spohrer: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spohrer 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

📇 Metaphone
SPRR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AA1 R HH ER0
🌐 IPA
/spohrer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S166

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spohrer in Braille

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

The name Spohrer in braille

How to sign the name Spohrer using Sign Language

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

The name Spohrer in sign language

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