Sporrer

Sporrer Meaning & Origin

About Sporrer
The surname Sporrer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sporre," 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 a blacksmith or a knight who used spurs while riding a horse. Over time, the surname Sporrer became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sporrer can be found primarily in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sporrer: 430
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,995
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sporrer 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 AO1 ER0 R
🌐 IPA
/spɔərr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S166

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sporrer in Braille

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

The name Sporrer in braille

How to sign the name Sporrer using Sign Language

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

The name Sporrer in sign language

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