Explore the Family Name Sparr
The meaning of Sparr
1. English: topographic name for someone who lived by an enclosure, Middle English sparre. 2. German: metonymic occupational name for a carpenter, from Middle Low German spar ‘beam, rafter’.
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How common is the last name Sparr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sparr's popularity has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 23,657 in popularity, with 999 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 25,902 with 949 bearers, demonstrating a decrease of roughly 5%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Sparr per 100,000 people also dropped by approximately 13.51%, from 0.37 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #25,902 | -9.49% |
| Count | 999 | 949 | -5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.32 | -13.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sparr
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sparr between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of bearers were identified as White in both years (95.4% in 2000 and 93.05% in 2010), there was a small but noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.9% to 3.69%) and as having two or more races (from 0.80% to 2.00%). There were no bearers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, a small percentage (0.90%) were identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with 0.74% of Sparrs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.05% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.69% | 94.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 2% | 150% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |