Spanbauer (/'spæn.baʊər/) is a surname of German origin. The "S" is pronounced as /s/, the "p" as /p/, and the "a" as /æ/. The following "n" is pronounced as /n/. Then comes the "b" pronounced as /b/, and the "au" as /aʊ/, which creates a diphthong sound. The next "e" is pronounced as /ə/, and the final "r" sounds like /r/. Overall, the spelling of the word Spanbauer is straightforward, and its meaning signifies a family name passed on from generation to generation.