Sprang

Sprang Meaning & Origin

About Sprang
The surname Sprang is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "sprank," meaning "spark" or "sparkle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a lively or energetic personality. The name may also have been given to someone who worked with fire or had a fiery temperament. Over time, the surname Sprang has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sprang: 628
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,764
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S16052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/spræŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sprang in Braille

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

The name Sprang in braille

How to sign the name Sprang using Sign Language

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

The name Sprang in sign language

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