Spare

Spare is a British surname of Old English origin, derived from the word "spær," meaning thin or slender. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or lean in build.

Notable Individuals

  • Austin Osman Spare (1886 - 1956): A British artist and occultist, Austin Spare was known for his distinctive style of automatic drawing and his involvement in various esoteric practices.

  • John Spare (b. 1950): A successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, John Spare is known for his contributions to various charitable causes in the United Kingdom.

Distribution

The surname Spare is relatively rare and is predominantly found in certain regions of the United Kingdom, such as the Midlands and the South of England.

Variants

Variants of the surname Spare include Spares and Sparer, though the original form remains the most commonly used.

References

  • Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (Eds.). (2006). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.

  • Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.

There are approximately 281 people named Spare in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Spare.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Derek
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Kenneth
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Steven

Female

  • Bernice
  • Catherine
  • Emma
  • Gertrude
  • Jane
  • Julie
  • Juliet
  • Kathleen
  • Louise
  • Pamela
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracey
  • Yvonne

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