Spurgin

Spurgin Meaning & Origin

About Spurgin
The surname Spurgin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spurge," which refers to a type of plant. It is believed that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who either worked with or lived near this particular plant. Over time, the name Spurgin became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spurgin: 763
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRJN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P ER1 JH IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈspərʤɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRJN', 'SPRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spurgin in Braille

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

The name Spurgin in braille

How to sign the name Spurgin using Sign Language

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

The name Spurgin in sign language

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