Explore the Family Name Spates
The meaning of Spates
Probably an altered form of English Speights.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spates in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spates has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,928 and rose to rank 11,476 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.79 percent. The number of individuals with this surname increased from 2,404 to 2,742 during this decade, indicating a 14.06 percent boost. The proportion of people named Spates per 100,000 also grew by 4.49 percent, moving from 0.89 to 0.93.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,928 | #11,476 | 3.79% |
| Count | 2,404 | 2,742 | 14.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.93 | 4.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spates
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Spates decreased by 22.67 percent and 24.14 percent respectively. The proportion of Whites and Blacks also dropped slightly, with a 4.37 percent decline for Whites and a 2.46 percent decrease for Blacks. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 83.47 percent. The most notable change was seen among those reporting two or more races, which surged by 121.31 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.48% | 60.94% | -2.46% |
| White | 33.44% | 31.98% | -4.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 4.05% | 121.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.22% | 83.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.58% | -22.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.22% | -24.14% |