Explore the Family Name Spawn
The meaning of Spawn
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spawn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spawn showed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,083rd in the United States but dropped to 79,075th by 2010 – a decrease of 31.61%. The count of people with the Spawn surname also decreased from 314 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, marking a decline of 23.25%. Consequently, the proportion of Spawn per 100,000 people dropped from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, a 33.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #79,075 | -31.61% |
| Count | 314 | 241 | -23.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spawn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Spawn shows little change between 2000 and 2010. It's predominantly associated with the White community, representing 91.40% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.29% in 2010. Representation in the Hispanic community saw an increase of 134.59%, growing from 1.59% in 2000 to 3.73% in 2010. However, representation within the Black community decreased by 54.47%, moving from 6.37% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00%, indicating that there were no individuals identified within these groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 91.29% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 3.73% | 134.59% |
| Black | 6.37% | 2.9% | -54.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |