What is "spratt"

Spratt or Sprat is a surname of British origin, which dervies from the Middle English word "sprat", a nickname for a small or insignificant person. The name may refer to:

• Amanda Spratt (born 1987), Australian cyclist
• Frederick Spratt (1927–2008), American artist
• George A. Spratt (1870–1934), American inventor
• George W. Spratt (1844–1934), American politician
• Isaac Spratt (1799–1876), British businessman
• James Spratt (born 1975),

British adventurer

• Jimmy Spratt (born 1951), British politician
• John Spratt (born 1942), American politician
• Jonathan Spratt (born 1986), British rugby player
• Pete Spratt (born 1971), American mixed martial artist
• Philip Spratt (1902–1971), British writer
• Thomas Sprat (1635–1713), British bishop
• Thomas Abel Brimage Spratt (1811–1888), British admiral
• Tommy Spratt (born 1941), British football player