Explore the Family Name Spannagel
The meaning of Spannagel
German: from Middle High German span-nagel ‘connecting bolt’ (that joined the front part of a wagon or plow with the back), a metonymic occupational name for a nailsmith.
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How common is the last name Spannagel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spannagel has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, Spannagel was ranked 67,936th in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to 73,005th, marking a 7.46% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 271 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, a reduction of 1.85%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Spannagel per 100,000 population dropped by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #73,005 | -7.46% |
| Count | 271 | 266 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spannagel
Turning to ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census results, there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Spannagel identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 96.68% to 92.86%. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.85% to 3.38%, an 82.7% increase. Additionally, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 1.88% of people with the surname Spannagel identified as Black. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 92.86% | -3.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.38% | 82.7% |
| Black | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |