Explore the Family Name Spata
The meaning of Spata
Italian: southern variant of Spada. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmela, Gianni, Salvatore, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spata in the United States?
The surname Spata, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has declined in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 54,385th and had 355 bearers. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 60,196 with only 335 individuals carrying the name. This represents a decrease of 10.68% in its rank and a 5.63% decline in count. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Spata per 100,000 also decreased by 15.38% from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #60,196 | -10.68% |
| Count | 355 | 335 | -5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spata
On the subject of ethnicity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Spata identified as White in both census years—95.21% in 2000 and a slightly increased 96.42% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic within this surname group also rose considerably from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. However, the number of Spatas who identified as belonging to two or more races fell drastically from 2.25% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no reported bearers of the name Spata identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 96.42% | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.99% | 76.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |