Explore the Family Name Sparkes
The meaning of Sparkes
English: variant of Sparks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sparkes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sparkes has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,142nd most common surname, dropping to the 35,294th position in 2010, indicating a change of -6.49%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by about 2%, from 651 to 638. The proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed an 8.33% decrease, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #35,294 | -6.49% |
| Count | 651 | 638 | -2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sparkes
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sparkes, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of people with this surname identified as White, though this percentage fell from 82.18% in 2000 to 78.84% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black saw an increase of 25.41%, rising from 12.75% to 15.99%. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity also rose from 2.46% to 3.29%, showing a 33.74% increase. The category for Two or more races saw a significant decrease, from 2.15% to 1.10%. However, there were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.18% | 78.84% | -4.06% |
| Black | 12.75% | 15.99% | 25.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 3.29% | 33.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.1% | -48.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |