Spurlock

Spurlock Meaning & Origin

About Spurlock
The surname Spurlock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spura" meaning "spur" and "loc" meaning "enclosure" or "enclosed place." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in an enclosed area where spurs were kept or used. Over time, the surname Spurlock has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing a family's ancestral connection to such a place or occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spurlock: 12,141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spurlock 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
SPRLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S106402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P ER1 L AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈspərˌlɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spurlock in Braille

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

The name Spurlock in braille

How to sign the name Spurlock using Sign Language

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

The name Spurlock in sign language

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