Explore the Family Name Specter
The meaning of Specter
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Spector. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herschel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Specter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Specter has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473rd in popularity with 259 individuals bearing this name, equating to approximately 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had climbed up the ranks to be the 67,519th most popular, a change of 4.19%. The count of people with this last name also saw an increase to 292 individuals, marking a 12.74% growth rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #67,519 | 4.19% |
| Count | 259 | 292 | 12.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Specter
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that Specter is primarily associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, a significant 97.3% of individuals with this surname identified as White. This figure decreased slightly to 96.58% by 2010. Meanwhile, a small proportion of those with the Specter surname identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.32% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010, representing a change of 18.10%. No change was recorded for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all remaining at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.58% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.74% | 18.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |