Explore the Family Name Speak
The meaning of Speak
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Speake.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speak in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Speak' has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Speak' was ranked 36,421 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 42,308, marking a 16.16% decrease. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 580 to 513, which is an 11.55% drop. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 22.73%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #42,308 | -16.16% |
| Count | 580 | 513 | -11.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speak
Analyzing the ethnic distribution of the surname 'Speak' based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it has predominantly been associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.24% of the people with the surname 'Speak' were White, increasing slightly to 98.05% by 2010. There were some individuals in 2000 who identified as belonging to two or more races and Black ethnic identities, accounting for 1.21% each, but no such individuals were recorded in the 2010 census. There were no records of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 98.05% | 0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |