Spry

Spry Meaning & Origin

About Spry
The surname Spry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spræc," meaning "quick" or "active." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was lively, agile, or energetic. The name may have also been given to someone who possessed a sprightly or vivacious personality. Over time, Spry became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the characteristics associated with its original meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spry: 3,940
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,398
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P R AY1
🌐 IPA
/spraɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spry in Braille

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

The name Spry in braille

How to sign the name Spry using Sign Language

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

The name Spry in sign language

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