Sponholz

Sponholz Meaning & Origin

About Sponholz
The surname Sponholz is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "spon," meaning "sponge," and "holz," meaning "wood." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational name, referring to someone who lived or worked near a sponge or wood-related area. The surname Sponholz may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of sponges or wood, or it could have been used to describe someone who lived near a place with sponge-like or woody characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sponholz: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sponholz 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

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SPNLS
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S105042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AA1 N HH OW0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/sponholz*/
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('SPNLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S154

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sponholz in Braille

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

The name Sponholz in braille

How to sign the name Sponholz using Sign Language

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

The name Sponholz in sign language

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