Explore the Family Name Spadea
The meaning of Spadea
Italian: occupational name from Greek spadeas ‘swordsmith’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Giuseppe, Raffaele, Salvatore, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spadea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, popularity data for the surname Spadea reveals an interesting trend. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,557 in popularity, but this ranking decreased to 62,714 in 2010, marking a shift of -3.56%. Despite the decline in ranking, the count of individuals bearing the name Spadea saw a slight increase from 311 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 2.57%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #62,714 | -3.56% |
| Count | 311 | 319 | 2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spadea
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Spadea also presents intriguing findings. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with the Spadea surname identified as White, with a slight decrease in proportion from 96.46% in 2000 to 96.24% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a proportion that increased from 2.89% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010, indicating a positive change of 8.30% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.24% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 3.13% | 8.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |