Explore the Family Name Speaks
The meaning of Speaks
English: variant of Speak, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speaks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Speaks' has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 9189 in the U.S. with a count of 3264, and a proportion per 100k people at 1.21. By 2010, its rank slightly improved to 9150, an increment of 0.42%. The number of people with this surname also increased by 9.22% to 3565, maintaining the same proportion per 100k at 1.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,189 | #9,150 | 0.42% |
| Count | 3,264 | 3,565 | 9.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speaks
In terms of ethnicity, the data collected by the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Speaks surname identify as White, although this group experienced a decrease of 5.15% between 2000 and 2010. The second largest ethnic group is Black, which saw a modest increase of 5.42% over the decade. People identifying as having two or more races showed the most significant growth of 43.27%. Meanwhile, those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a decline of 8.70% and 8.73% respectively. The Hispanic group, though smaller in comparison, exhibited a growth of 35.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.9% | 59.66% | -5.15% |
| Black | 31.16% | 32.85% | 5.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 3.51% | 43.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.41% | 35.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.15% | -8.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.42% | -8.7% |