Spreier

Spreier Meaning & Origin

About Spreier
The surname Spreier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spreien," meaning "to spread" or "to scatter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a spreader or scatterer of seeds, manure, or other materials. Over time, the surname Spreier became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spreier: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/spreier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', 'SPRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S166

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spreier in Braille

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

The name Spreier in braille

How to sign the name Spreier using Sign Language

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

The name Spreier in sign language

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