Explore the Family Name Spark
How common is the last name Spark in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spark has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,139th and fell to 45,347th by 2010, a decline of approximately 13%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 514 in 2000 to 472 in 2010, seeing an 8.17% drop. This suggests that the surname Spark was less commonly used in 2010 compared to a decade earlier.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #45,347 | -12.97% |
| Count | 514 | 472 | -8.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spark
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Spark identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 88.52% to 84.11%. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Sparks who identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.75% in 2000 to 4.03% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as Black went up from 7.59% to 9.53%. However, no Sparks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.52% | 84.11% | -4.98% |
| Black | 7.59% | 9.53% | 25.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 4.03% | 130.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.48% | -15.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |