Sprouse

Sprouse Meaning & Origin

About Sprouse
The surname Sprouse is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sprois," meaning "sprout" or "shoot." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was young or youthful, or possibly for someone who had a sprightly or lively nature. Over time, the surname Sprouse became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now primarily found in Scotland and the United States.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sprouse: 8,229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4319
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.79

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SPRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S16020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/spraʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SPRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sprouse in Braille

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

The name Sprouse in braille

How to sign the name Sprouse using Sign Language

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

The name Sprouse in sign language

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