Explore the Family Name Spake
The meaning of Spake
English: nickname from Middle English spak(e) ‘gentle, wise, clever’, also ‘quick, eager’ (Old Norse spakr), or from the Middle English personal name Spac, Spak (Old Norse Spakr), from the same word.
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How common is the last name Spake in the United States?
The surname Spake, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 28,790 in terms of prevalence but fell to 32,203 by 2010, marking an 11.85% drop in rank. The number of individuals carrying the Spake surname also decreased during this period from 778 in 2000 to 716 in 2010, indicating a 7.97% decline. The proportion of people with the Spake surname per 100,000 population followed the same trend, decreasing by 17.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #32,203 | -11.85% |
| Count | 778 | 716 | -7.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spake
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Spake surname identified themselves as White, although the percentage declined from 97.56% in 2000 to 94.83% in 2010. Over the same time period, there was an increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. The census for both years reported no individuals with the Spake surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, new ethnic identities were noted in 2010, including Hispanic at 1.12%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 94.83% | -2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 1.68% | 162.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |