Explore the Family Name Alspaugh
The meaning of Alspaugh
Americanized form of German Alsbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alspaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alspaugh has seen a slight decrease as of 2010. In 2000, Alspaugh was ranked 16,176th in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 17,323rd, reflecting a change of -7.09 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,643 to 1,632 in the same period, marking a -0.67 percent change. Consequently, the proportion of people named Alspaugh per 100,000 people fell by 9.84 percent, from 0.61 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,176 | #17,323 | -7.09% |
| Count | 1,643 | 1,632 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alspaugh
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alspaugh, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this last name self-identify as White, making up 94.36 percent in 2010, down slightly from 95.92 percent in 2000. The Hispanic population with this surname saw the most significant increase, rising by 56.71 percent from 1.64 to 2.57 percent. There were also small increases in those identifying as Black (from 0.97 to 1.16 percent) and those claiming two or more races (from 0.85 to 0.98 percent). For the first time, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 data, accounting for 0.31 and 0.61 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.36% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.57% | 56.71% |
| Black | 0.97% | 1.16% | 19.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.98% | 15.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |