Sporn

Sporn Meaning & Origin

About Sporn
The surname Sporn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sporn," meaning "spur." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or used spurs, which are metal devices worn on the heels of boots to urge a horse forward. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a prominent or distinctive spur-like feature. Overall, the surname Sporn signifies a connection to the occupation or characteristic related to spurs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sporn: 428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,177
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AO1 R N
🌐 IPA
/spɔrn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sporn in Braille

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

The name Sporn in braille

How to sign the name Sporn using Sign Language

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

The name Sporn in sign language

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