Spruance

Spruance Meaning & Origin

About Spruance
The surname Spruance is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sprēawian," meaning "to spread out" or "to extend." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a wide or expansive nature. Over time, the surname Spruance has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spruance: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S160520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R UW1 AH0 N S
🌐 IPA
/spruance*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spruance in Braille

The image below is how to represent Spruance in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Spruance in braille

How to sign the name Spruance using Sign Language

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

The name Spruance in sign language

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