Explore the Family Name Speakes
The meaning of Speakes
English (Lancashire): variant of Speaks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speakes in the United States?
The surname Speakes saw a decrease in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Speakes ranked 47,389th in terms of popularity and this fell by 9.61% to 51,941st in 2010. The count of individuals with the Speakes surname also declined during this period, dropping by 4.99% from 421 in 2000 to 400 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people named Speakes per 100,000 dropped by 12.5% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #51,941 | -9.61% |
| Count | 421 | 400 | -4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speakes
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity of those with the Speakes surname between 2000 and 2010. For instance, there was no change in numbers for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 50.60% from 1.66% to 2.50%. There was also a growth in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 36.55% from 2.38% to 3.25%. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly by 2.41% from 71.73% to 70.00%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a minor increase of 0.04% from 23.99% to 24.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.73% | 70% | -2.41% |
| Black | 23.99% | 24% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.25% | 36.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.5% | 50.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |