Sponder

Sponder Meaning & Origin

About Sponder
The surname Sponder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spon," meaning "chip" or "splinter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a woodworker. Over time, the surname Sponder may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a wooded area or had some association with wood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sponder: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S105306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AA1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/sponder*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sponder in Braille

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

The name Sponder in braille

How to sign the name Sponder using Sign Language

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

The name Sponder in sign language

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