Correct spelling for the English word "Sparkes" is [spˈɑːks], [spˈɑːks], [s_p_ˈɑː_k_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The surname "Sparkes" is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "sparke", which means "spark". This word ultimately comes from the Old Norse "sparkr" and the Old High German "sparh", both of which also mean "spark". The surname "Sparkes" likely originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or lively personality or someone associated with a spark, such as a blacksmith or a fire-tender. Over time, the surname became established and passed down through generations as a hereditary family name.