Explore the Family Name Spargur
The meaning of Spargur
Variant of Sparger 1, a surname of (ultimately) Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Spargur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spargur has seen a shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 44,273, but by 2010, the surname had fallen to the 48,717th position, marking a decrease of 10.04%. The count of individuals with this surname similarly decreased from 458 to 433, representing a reduction of 5.46%. This resulted in a drop of the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.17 to 0.15, signifying an overall decline of 11.76% in the prevalence of the surname Spargur.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #48,717 | -10.04% |
| Count | 458 | 433 | -5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spargur
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Spargur also saw some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Spargurs identified as White, accounting for 96.29% in 2000 and 94.23% in 2010. While there were no reports of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black identities, the Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 1.31% to 2.54%, making it the most substantial growth in ethnicity. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which recorded no data in 2000, reported a presence of 1.15% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.75% to 1.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.23% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.54% | 93.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.15% | -34.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |