Explore the Family Name Spanjer
The meaning of Spanjer
1. Dutch: ethnic or habitational name for someone from Spain, from Spanjert ‘Spaniard’. 2. Jewish: variant of Spanier.
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How common is the last name Spanjer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spanjer has subtly shifted over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 83,618 in terms of commonality but slipped to rank 85,357 by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.08%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased from 209 to 219 during the same period, reflecting a growth of 4.78%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #85,357 | -2.08% |
| Count | 209 | 219 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spanjer
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of those with the Spanjer surname identify as White, though there was a slight decline from 92.34% in 2000 to 91.32% in 2010. The presence of the Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group saw an increase of nearly 39%, jumping from 5.26% to 7.31% over the ten-year span. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Spanjer name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.34% | 91.32% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.26% | 7.31% | 38.97% |
| 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% |