Explore the Family Name Spatz
The meaning of Spatz
South German: nickname for someone thought to resemble a sparrow in some way, from a diminutive of Old High German sparo. Compare Spotts 1.
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How common is the last name Spatz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spatz saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 6.39%, moving from 13,496th place in 2000 to 14,358th place in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with the Spatz surname increased marginally by 0.82%, from 2,066 in 2000 to 2,083 in 2010. Nevertheless, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 7.79% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,496 | #14,358 | -6.39% |
| Count | 2,066 | 2,083 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.71 | -7.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spatz
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spatz using the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identified as White, which increased slightly by 0.43% from 96.42% in 2000 to 96.83% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic also saw a small increase of 5.16%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 15.87%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races made a modest gain, increasing by 4.35%. There were no reported changes for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 96.83% | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.63% | 5.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.96% | 4.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.53% | -15.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |