Spruell

Spruell Meaning & Origin

About Spruell
The surname Spruell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name Spreull, 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 Spruell and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Spruell can be found primarily in Scotland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spruell: 1,698
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,809
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spruell 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
SPRL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S1604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R UW1 L
🌐 IPA
/sprul/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spruell in Braille

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

The name Spruell in braille

How to sign the name Spruell using Sign Language

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

The name Spruell in sign language

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