TheNameDBSpotted Tail
DescriptiveMeaning
A descriptive name referring to an animal with a spotted tail, likely a horse or other creature.
Etymology
A direct English translation of a Lakota name, combining 'spotted' and 'tail' as descriptive elements. Such names were common in Native American cultures and often referenced animals or natural phenomena.
About the Spotted Tail Surname
A Native American surname of Lakota origin belonging to a prominent tribal leader of the 19th century. The name exemplifies the descriptive naming traditions of Plains Indian cultures.
Distribution
Associated with Lakota Sioux tribes and their descendants in the Great Plains region.
Notable Bearers
Spotted Tail (Sinte Gleska), prominent Brulé Lakota leader