Sproule

Sproule Meaning & Origin

About Sproule
The surname Sproule is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Sproille," which means "active" or "nimble." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or agile. Over time, the name evolved into Sproule and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sproule can be found primarily in Scotland, Ireland, and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sproule: 722
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S16040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R UW1 L
🌐 IPA
/sprul/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sproule in Braille

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

The name Sproule in braille

How to sign the name Sproule using Sign Language

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

The name Sproule in sign language

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