Explore the Family Name Spearing
The meaning of Spearing
English: perhaps a nickname from an unrecorded Middle English spiring, a derivative of Old English spīr ‘spike, blade of a plant, reed’ + the agent noun-forming suffix -ing. It was probably used to denote a tall, thin person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spearing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spearing has seen a decline over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 32,567 in the United States and fell to 37,288 by 2010, a decrease of 14.5%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also dipped from 665 to 598, reflecting a 10.08% drop. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #37,288 | -14.5% |
| Count | 665 | 598 | -10.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spearing
The Decennial U.S. Census data reflects some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Spearing surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identified as white decreased slightly from 91.13% to 89.97%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased their representation from 0.90% to 1.34%. A notable increase was observed within the Hispanic group, which saw a significant rise of 122.67%, moving from 0.75% to 1.67%. However, the proportion of individuals who identified as black decreased from 6.02% to 5.69%. No changes were recorded among those identifying as part of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.13% | 89.97% | -1.27% |
| Black | 6.02% | 5.69% | -5.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.67% | 122.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.34% | 48.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |