Explore the Family Name Spease
The meaning of Spease
Americanized form of German Spiess (see Spies).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spease in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spease ranked 41,522nd in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 42,237th in 2010, a change of -1.72%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 494 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.05%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 5.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #42,237 | -1.72% |
| Count | 494 | 514 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spease
In terms of ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals carrying the surname Spease identified as White, with percentages of 77.73% and 75.68% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. Over the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 18.62% to 20.23%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.82% to 1.56%, and those identifying with two or more races saw a small decline from 1.21% to 1.17%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.73% | 75.68% | -2.64% |
| Black | 18.62% | 20.23% | 8.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.56% | -14.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.17% | -3.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |