Explore the Family Name Spanbauer
The meaning of Spanbauer
South German: occupational name for someone who was responsible for a team of draft animals, from Middle High German spannen ‘to hitch up (horses, oxen, etc.)’ + būr ‘peasant’ (see Bauer).
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How common is the last name Spanbauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spanbauer saw a moderate decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,860th most common in the United States but fell to the 37,993rd position by 2010 — a decline of 3.07%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 571 to 584 during the same period, a growth of 2.28%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Spanbauer per 100,000 decreased by 4.76%, from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #37,993 | -3.07% |
| Count | 571 | 584 | 2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spanbauer
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spanbauer, there's a significant predominance of White ethnicity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.55% of the bearers of this name identified as White, which decreased ever so slightly to 96.75% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a small decrease from 1.05% to 0.86%. Interestingly, there was no recorded presence of either Black or Hispanic identities in both years, while the category "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a 1.71% share. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained consistent at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.75% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0.86% | -18.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |