Explore the Family Name Erspamer
The meaning of Erspamer
South German: topographic name from Middle High German esban, espan ‘pasture’ (Bavarian and Swabian Espan). Some characteristic forenames: German Florian, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Erspamer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Erspamer has slightly declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Erspamer was ranked as the 53,191st most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 53,913th position, a change of approximately -1.36%. However, the total count of people with the Erspamer surname increased from 365 to 383, showing a rise of 4.93%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by -7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #53,913 | -1.36% |
| Count | 365 | 383 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erspamer
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the Erspamer surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.16% in 2000 to 94.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.64% in 2000 to zero in 2010. New categories appeared in 2010, with 2.09% identifying as having two or more races and 2.61% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 94.26% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |