Explore the Family Name Speas
The meaning of Speas
Americanized form of German Spiess (see Spies).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Speas" experienced a slight decrease in rank from 22,078 in 2000 to 23,065 in 2010, representing a change of -4.47. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname marginally increased by 1.37%, from 1,093 in 2000 to 1,108 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also dipped slightly by -7.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,078 | #23,065 | -4.47% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,108 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speas
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Speas" between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White remained stable at approximately 82.4%, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Black, dropping from 16.01% to 15.25%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.91% to 1.44%. There were no reported Speas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic emerged at 0.63% in 2010 where there were none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.43% | 82.4% | -0.04% |
| Black | 16.01% | 15.25% | -4.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.44% | 58.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |