Spraggins

Spraggins Meaning & Origin

About Spraggins
The surname Spraggins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Spraggin," which itself is a diminutive form of the given name "Sprague." The name Spraggins is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was lively, energetic, or sprightly. It may also have been used to describe someone who was small or short in stature. Over time, the surname Spraggins became established and passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spraggins: 2,521
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRJNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1602052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AE1 G IH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈsprægɪnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRJNS', 'SPRKNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spraggins in Braille

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

The name Spraggins in braille

How to sign the name Spraggins using Sign Language

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

The name Spraggins in sign language

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