Explore the Family Name Spath
The meaning of Spath
German (Späth): nickname for a tardy person, for someone who tends to be late in appearance or his work, from Middle High German spæte ‘late’. Compare Spade, Spayd, and Speth. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Christoph, Hans, Rainer, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Spath in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the popularity of the surname 'Spath' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,607th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, had fallen to the 19,834th spot, marking a decrease of 12.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 1,471 to 1,355, which represents a drop of 7.89%. As a result, the proportion of people named 'Spath' per 100,000 residents shrank by 16.36%, from 0.55 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,607 | #19,834 | -12.65% |
| Count | 1,471 | 1,355 | -7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.46 | -16.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spath
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the 10-year period. The percentage of individuals with the surname 'Spath' who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.61% to 0.96%, marking a rise of 57.38%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw their numbers go up even more dramatically, from 0.82% to 1.77%, a significant increase of 115.85%. The proportion of white individuals with this surname, however, experienced a marginal decline, falling from 97.08% to 93.65%. The Hispanic population with the 'Spath' surname nearly tripled, growing from 1.22% to 3.03%. There was no change in the Black population or the American Indian and Alaskan Native population during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 93.65% | -3.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 3.03% | 148.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.77% | 115.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.96% | 57.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |