Springer

Springer Meaning & Origin

About Springer
The surname Springer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "springen," meaning "to jump" or "to leap." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was agile or had a bouncy gait. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as acrobats, dancers, or entertainers known for their jumping abilities. Over time, the surname Springer became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Springer: 31,643
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1107
  • Frequency per 100k people: 10.73

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Springer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R IH1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsprɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRNKR', 'SPRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Springer in Braille

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

The name Springer in braille

How to sign the name Springer using Sign Language

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

The name Springer in sign language

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