About Sprain
The surname Sprain is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spreon," meaning a chip or splinter of wood. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked with wood or had a tendency to break or splinter things. The surname Sprain is relatively rare and is primarily found in the southern regions of England.
The surname Sprain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sprain 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 Sprain is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sprain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sprain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.