Spännar

[Maggie Christensen]

Can someone tell me if Spännar is a common name or a reference to a farm, occupation, or something of the sort? I have a descendant who went by the name of Spännar Lars Larsson.
Thanks!

[Chris Bingefors]

Maggie
 
Spännar (before the christian name) is a reference to the farm (or family from the farm) used mostly in the province of Dalarna. It is part of a person?s name and the tradition is still in use today.  
Chris