Sparrow Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Sparrow

"A surname."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2017 👥 1,142 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A surname.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
1,142
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Sparrow Mean?

Sparrow is a surname derived from the common name of the bird. Notable people with the surname include:Aaron Sparrow, American football player Adolphus Sparrow (1869–1936), English cricketer Alexey Vorobyov, also known as Alex Sparrow, Russian pop singer and musician Allan Sparrow (1944–2008), Canadian political activist Bobbie Sparrow (1935–2026), Canadian politician Brian Sparrow (1962–2019), English footballer Charles Sparrow (1808–1897), Canadian politician from Quebec Donald H. Sparrow (1935–1993), Canadian politician Don Sparrow, Canadian illustrator Edward Sparrow (1810–1882), Confederate States of America politician Emory Sparrow (1897–1965), Canadian ice hockey player Ephraim M. Sparrow (1928–2019), American engineer Frank Sparrow (1927–2000), Australian footba

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Sparrow is a surname derived from the common name of the bird. Notable people with the surname include:Aaron Sparrow, American football player Adolphus Sparrow (1869–1936), English cricketer Alexey Vorobyov, also known as Alex Sparrow, Russian pop singer and musician Allan Sparrow (1944–2008), Canadian political activist Bobbie Sparrow (1935–2026), Canadian politician Brian Sparrow (1962–2019), English footballer Charles Sparrow (1808–1897), Canadian politician from Quebec Donald H. Sparrow (1935–1993), Canadian politician Don Sparrow, Canadian illustrator Edward Sparrow (1810–1882), Confederate States of America politician Emory Sparrow (1897–1965), Canadian ice hockey player Ephraim M. Sparrow (1928–2019), American engineer Frank Sparrow (1927–2000), Australian footba

Root Element
Sparrow
Core Meaning
"A surname."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Sparrow

S 1
P 7
A 1
R 9
R 9
O 6
W 5
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Sparrow in Numbers

1,142 US bearers
2017 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Sparrow" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~1,142 people named Sparrow in the US. Peaked in 2017 with 99 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Sparrow?

The Life Path number for Sparrow is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 4.

Is Sparrow a boy or girl name?

Sparrow is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 15% male and 85% female.

How many people are named Sparrow in the US?

Approximately 1,142 people in the United States are named Sparrow. The name peaked in 2017 with 99 recorded uses.

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