Explore the Family Name Space
The meaning of Space
English or Scottish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Space in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Space" has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,555th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 25,037th spot, marking an 11% drop in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also fell during the same period from 1,064 to 992, a decrease of roughly 6.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname had a similar downward trend, declining by 12.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,555 | #25,037 | -11% |
| Count | 1,064 | 992 | -6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Space
The Decennial U.S. Census also offers valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Space". In 2000, the majority of bearers were White (83.55%), followed by Black (11.47%), and Hispanic (2.26%). By 2010, the percentage of White individuals with this surname had slightly declined to 82.46%, while the proportion of Blacks increased to 13.1%. There was a minor decrease in the percentage of Hispanics to 2.12%. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races also dropped from 1.69% to 1.41%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity under this surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.55% | 82.46% | -1.3% |
| Black | 11.47% | 13.1% | 14.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.12% | -6.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.41% | -16.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |