SPARKS
Sparks
Sparks is a British surname of English origin. The name is a patronymic form of "Sparke", a Middle English nickname for an active or lively person. Alternatively, it could also have derived from the Breton word "Sparcon," meaning "spurre of a boot," suggesting a shoemaker as an ancestral occupation.
History The surname Sparks dates back to medieval England, with the first recorded instance being John Sparke in the Hundred Rolls of Devon in 1273. Over the centuries, the name has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to countries such as Australia, the United States, and Canada.
Notable Bearers
- Nicholas Sparks (b. 1965) - An American author known for his bestselling romance novels.
- Jordin Sparks (b. 1989) - A singer and actress who rose to fame after winning the sixth season of American Idol.
- Sparks Family - A prominent musical duo consisting of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, known for their innovative and eclectic music.
Variants Variants of the Sparks surname include Spark, Sparke, and Sparkes, reflecting different regional pronunciations and spelling variations over time.
Coat of Arms The Sparks family coat of arms features symbols such as stars, flames, and sparks, symbolising energy, brightness, and creativity. The blazon typically includes gold, red, and black colours, denoting wealth, courage, and constancy.
Modern-Day In contemporary times, the surname Sparks continues to be common, with individuals bearing the name engaged in diverse fields such as literature, entertainment, and business.
There are approximately 6,147 people named Sparks in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,540th most common surname in Britain. Around 94 in a million people in Britain are named Sparks.
Surname type: Nickname
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
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Catherine
- Deborah
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Spahr
- Spair
- Spar
- Sparcy
- Spare
- Spares
- Sparg
- Spargs
- Spark
- Sparkall
- Sparkam
- Sparke
- Sparker
- Sparkes
- Sparkey
- Sparkle
- Sparkles
- Sparkman
- Sparksman
- Sparky
- Sparr
- Spars
- Sparsis
- Spear
- Speares
- Spears
- Speres
- Sperka
- Sperke
- Sperks
- Spers
- Spiars
- Spires
- Spirk
- Spirko
- Spirks
- Spirs
- Spores
- Spork
- Spors
- Spraggs
- Sprags
- Sprakes
- Spriggs
- Sprigs
- Spurk
- Spurke
- Spurrs
- Spurs
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.