Sponaugle

Sponaugle Meaning & Origin

About Sponaugle
The surname Sponaugle is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "spon" meaning "sponge" and "augle" meaning "eye." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with prominent or bulging eyes. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Sponaugle can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their distinctive eye appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sponaugle: 1,129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,707
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1050240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AA1 N AO0 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɑnɔgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sponaugle in Braille

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

The name Sponaugle in braille

How to sign the name Sponaugle using Sign Language

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

The name Sponaugle in sign language

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