Explore the Family Name Spall
The meaning of Spall
English (Suffolk): 1. perhaps from a Middle English continuation of the Old English male personal name Spalda, seemingly from spald ‘ditch’ or ‘spittle’. 2. perhaps a nickname from Middle English spalle ‘chip, splinter’, or from a Middle English adoption of Anglo-Norman French espaule ‘shoulder’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spall has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 34,503rd most popular, but by 2010, it had fallen to 36,788th, demonstrating a decrease of 6.62%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also saw a modest reduction in the same period, from 621 to 607, showing a change of -2.25%. The proportion of individuals identified by this name per 100,000 dropped by 8.7%, indicating an overall decrease in its popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #36,788 | -6.62% |
| Count | 621 | 607 | -2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spall
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spall, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While a majority of bearers identify as White (92.43% in 2000 to 86.49% in 2010), there have been increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, going from 4.51% to 9.06%. Meanwhile, Hispanics who carry the surname Spall increased by an impressive 144.44%, albeit starting from a smaller base of 0.81%. The proportion of Spalls reporting two or more races saw a slight increase of 13.79%, while the percentage identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.43% | 86.49% | -6.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.51% | 9.06% | 100.89% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.98% | 144.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.65% | 13.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |