Sprott

Sprott Meaning & Origin

About Sprott
The surname Sprott is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sproti," meaning a shoot or twig. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was slender or had a slender build. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a place with abundant twigs or brushwood. Over time, the surname Sprott has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sprott: 682
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33450
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sprott 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
SPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/sprɑt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sprott in Braille

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

The name Sprott in braille

How to sign the name Sprott using Sign Language

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

The name Sprott in sign language

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