Explore the Family Name Sparta
The meaning of Sparta
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place called Spartà, in Messina province.
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How common is the last name Sparta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sparta" has seen a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, "Sparta" ranked 59,611 in terms of popularity and had a count of 317 people. By 2010, despite the count only slightly decreasing to 315, the rank fell to 63,373, marking a 6.31% decline. The proportion of people with the "Sparta" surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.12 to 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #63,373 | -6.31% |
| Count | 317 | 315 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sparta
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the "Sparta" surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.06% of those with this surname were White, dipping down to 90.48% by 2010. There was a slight increase among those who identified as Hispanic, rising from 5.68% in 2000 to 6.35% in 2010. No change was observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 90.48% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 5.68% | 6.35% | 11.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |