Explore the Family Name Spach
The meaning of Spach
German: from Middle High German spach ‘dry, bone-dry, a stick’; perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in a very dry place, or a nickname for a thin person.
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How common is the last name Spach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spach has seen a rise in popularity over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked 56,826 and rose to 55,121 by 2010. This represents a 3% increase in rank. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period from 336 to 373, which is an 11.01% increase. The proportion of people with the Spach surname per 100,000 also saw a growth of 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #55,121 | 3% |
| Count | 336 | 373 | 11.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spach
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Spach surname predominantly identify as White, with 96.73% in 2000 and 95.17% in 2010. While there was a slight decrease in this percentage, it still represents the majority ethnic identity for this surname. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either years. However, there were some new recorded ethnicities in 2010 with 1.34% identifying as Hispanic and 1.88% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.49% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.17% | -1.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |