Spyres

Spyres Meaning & Origin

About Spyres
The surname Spyres is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spere," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or who made spears. The name may have been given to soldiers or hunters who were proficient in the use of this weapon. Over time, the surname Spyres has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spyres: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spyres 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
SPRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P AY1 ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/spyres*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spyres in Braille

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

The name Spyres in braille

How to sign the name Spyres using Sign Language

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

The name Spyres in sign language

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