Sprinkle

Sprinkle Meaning & Origin

About Sprinkle
The surname Sprinkle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sprinkel," meaning "to sprinkle" or "to scatter." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was involved in the distribution or scattering of something, such as a sower of seeds or a person who sprinkled holy water during religious ceremonies. Over time, the surname Sprinkle became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sprinkle: 6,265
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5549
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1605240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R IH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sprinkle in Braille

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

The name Sprinkle in braille

How to sign the name Sprinkle using Sign Language

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

The name Sprinkle in sign language

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