About Spratling
The surname Spratling is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sprat," meaning a small fish, specifically a sprat. The suffix "-ling" denotes a small or young version of something. Therefore, the surname Spratling likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a sprat, such as being small or agile. It could also have been an occupational name for a fisherman or someone involved in the fishing industry.
The surname Spratling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spratling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Spratling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spratling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.