Explore the Family Name Spedale
The meaning of Spedale
Italian: from spedale ‘lodging house, infirmary’, probably used for someone who lived near or in or worked at such a place; compare Spitale. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Spedale in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spedale ranked 61,713 in popularity in 2000, falling to rank 68,547 in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 11.07%. The count of individuals with the Spedale surname also saw a decline from 304 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, marking a reduction of 5.59%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Spedale name per 100,000 population dropped by 9.09% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #68,547 | -11.07% |
| Count | 304 | 287 | -5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spedale
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Spedale surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this segment from 98.03% in 2000 to 94.77% in 2010. In 2010, some individuals with this surname began identifying as belonging to two or more races (2.09%) and as Hispanic (2.44%), categories which were not represented in 2000. No individuals with the Spedale surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 94.77% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |