Sproul

Sproul Meaning & Origin

About Sproul
The surname Sproul is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "spreull," meaning "active" or "nimble." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or agile in their movements. Over time, the name Sproul became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and its diaspora.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sproul: 2,972
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10739
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.01

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SPRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S1604
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AW1 L
🌐 IPA
/spraʊl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SPRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sproul in Braille

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

The name Sproul in braille

How to sign the name Sproul using Sign Language

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

The name Sproul in sign language

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