Explore the Family Name Sparger
How common is the last name Sparger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sparger has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,574th most popular name and by 2010, it had dropped to the 47,107th spot, reflecting a decrease in popularity by 5.68%. The number of individuals carrying the Sparger surname also experienced a minimal decline from 454 in 2000 to 451 in 2010, a change of -0.66%. The proportion of those with the Sparger name per 100k individuals likewise fell by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #47,107 | -5.68% |
| Count | 454 | 451 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sparger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Sparger surname, there were some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage did decrease from 90.97% in 2000 to 86.70% in 2010. Those identifying as Black remained relatively steady at 7.27% in 2000 and 7.32% in 2010. Interestingly, the census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with the Sparger surname in either year. However, by 2010, the data showed a small percentage (1.33%) identifying as Hispanic and another small group (3.99%) identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.97% | 86.7% | -4.69% |
| Black | 7.27% | 7.32% | 0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.99% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |