Spotten

Spotten Meaning & Origin

About Spotten
The surname Spotten is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "spòg" which means "a twig" or "a shoot." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was thin or slender, resembling a twig. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spotten: 173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPTN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AA1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/spotten*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spotten in Braille

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

The name Spotten in braille

How to sign the name Spotten using Sign Language

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

The name Spotten in sign language

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