Explore the Family Name Spayd
The meaning of Spayd
Americanized form of German Späth, a nickname meaning ‘late’ (see Spath).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spayd in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spayd saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,266th most common name and slightly dropped to 38,484th in 2010, marking a decrement of 3.27 percent. However, the number of people with the Spayd surname increased by 2.13 percent during this period, rising from 563 in 2000 to 575 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.52 percent due to overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #38,484 | -3.27% |
| Count | 563 | 575 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spayd
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Spayd surname identified as White, the percentage slightly increasing from 97.16 in 2000 to 97.74 in 2010. There were minimal changes in other ethnic identities. The Hispanic fraction fell marginally from 0.89 percent to 0.87 percent, while the Black percentage experienced a more significant decrease, dropping from 1.07 percent to 0.87 percent. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.74% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 0.87% | -2.25% |
| Black | 1.07% | 0.87% | -18.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |