Sprung

Sprung Meaning & Origin

About Sprung
The surname Sprung is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sprunge," meaning "to jump" or "to leap." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was agile or had a lively and energetic personality. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in jumping or leaping, such as acrobats or dancers. Over time, the surname Sprung became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sprung: 844
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S16052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/sprəŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sprung in Braille

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

The name Sprung in braille

How to sign the name Sprung using Sign Language

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

The name Sprung in sign language

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