Sprau

Sprau Meaning & Origin

About Sprau
The surname Sprau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sprau," meaning "sparrow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a sparrow, such as being small, agile, or having a lively nature. The surname Sprau is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sprau: 290
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AW1
🌐 IPA
/sprau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sprau in Braille

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

The name Sprau in braille

How to sign the name Sprau using Sign Language

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

The name Sprau in sign language

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