About Sproat
The surname Sproat is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Sproti," meaning "a shoot or sprout." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was young or youthful. Over time, the name evolved into Sproat and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Sproat can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Sproat is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sproat 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 Sproat is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sproat in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sproat using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.