Spurrell

Spurrell Meaning & Origin

About Spurrell
The surname Spurrell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spur" which means "spur" or "spire." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was either a skilled horse rider or had a prominent or pointed feature, resembling a spur or spire. The addition of the suffix "-ell" indicates a diminutive form, suggesting a small or young spurrell. Over time, the surname Spurrell has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spurrell: 302
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spurrell 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
S10604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P ER1 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/spurrell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spurrell in Braille

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

The name Spurrell in braille

How to sign the name Spurrell using Sign Language

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

The name Spurrell in sign language

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