Explore the Family Name Einspahr
The meaning of Einspahr
German: from ein ‘one’ + Middle Low German spare ‘spur’, a nickname for a farmer or mercenary with only one horse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Einspahr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Einspahr has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 37,145th most popular surname, while in 2010, it fell to the 38,265th position, a change of -3.02%. However, the count of people with the surname Einspahr saw a small increase of 2.48%, rising from 565 in 2000 to 579 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #38,265 | -3.02% |
| Count | 565 | 579 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Einspahr
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the distribution from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 37.50%, from 0.88% to 1.21%. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 0.88% to 1.73%, a change of 96.59%. White individuals continue to make up the majority of those with the surname Einspahr, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.46% to 95.85%. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals dropped to zero in 2010, and there were no changes in the proportions of individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.85% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.73% | 96.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.21% | 37.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |