Explore the Family Name Spare
The meaning of Spare
English: nickname for a frugal person, from Middle English spare ‘sparing, frugal’ (Old English spær).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Spare" experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,129th in terms of popularity, falling to 43,206th by 2010, representing a decrease of 19.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 586 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, a 14.68% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Spare per 100,000 people fell by 22.73%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #43,206 | -19.59% |
| Count | 586 | 500 | -14.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spare
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Spare," as demonstrated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white. In 2000, 97.27% of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 96.4% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or two or more races in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic was negligible in 2000, but rose to 1.8% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 at 0.85%, which disappeared entirely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.4% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |