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The surname Sprinkle was first found in various counties and shires throughout Britain but especially in Sussex and Kent. The name is a diminutive of "Spring," as in a nickname for a "lively young man." One of the first records of the name was William Pringett who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1193. The Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296 lists William Springet. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list: Julian Springald and Walter Springaud in Oxfordshire; and Alan Springold in Cambridgeshire.

Sprinkle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Springett, Springate, Springette, Springet and others.

Sprinkle Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sprinkle research. Another 299 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1510, 1600, 1076, 1084, 1135, 1194, 1562, 1455, 1487, 1621, 1642, 1639 and 1660 are included under the topic Early Sprinkle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sprinkle Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sprinkle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

William Sprinkle, aged 36, who emigrated to the United States, in 1908
Peter Sprinkle, aged 35, who settled in America, in 1909
Alma Sprinkle, aged 18, who landed in America, in 1911
Charles Sprinkle, aged 28, who settled in America, in 1912
Gladys Sprinkle, aged 23, who emigrated to the United States, in 1914
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Contemporary Notables of the name Sprinkle (post 1700)

Edward Alexander Sprinkle (b. 1923), American football player
Ronald Leo Sprinkle (b. 1930), American psychologist
Jesse Sprinkle (b. 1976), American singer, songwriter, drummer, guitarist, and rapper
Aaron Sprinkle, American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer
W. C. Sprinkle, American politician, Member of North Carolina State Senate 40th District, 1891-92
Marion Sprinkle, American Democrat politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008

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Citations

^ Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
^ Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)

Other References

Bullock, L.G. Historical Map of England and Wales. Edinburgh: Bartholomew and Son, 1971. Print.
Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
Innes, Thomas and Learney. The Tartans of the Clans and Families of Scotland 1st Edition. Edinburgh: W & A. K. Johnston Limited, 1938. Print.
Skordas, Guest. Ed. The Early Settlers of Maryland an Index to Names or Immigrants Complied from Records of Land Patents 1633-1680 in the Hall of Records Annapolis, Maryland. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. Print.
Bede, The Venerable. Historia Ecclesiatica Gentis Anglorum (The Ecclesiastical History Of the English People). Available through Internet Medieval Sourcebook the Fordham University Centre for Medieval Studies. Print.
Samuelsen, W. David. New York City Passenger List Manifests Index 1820 - 1824. North Salt Lake, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1986. Print.
Mills, A.D. Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4).
Burke, Sir Bernard. Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry: Including American Families with British Ancestry. (2 Volumes). London: Burke Publishing, 1939. Print.
Shaw, William A. Knights of England A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of all the Orders of Chivalry in England, Scotland, Ireland and Knights Bachelors 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 080630443X).
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