Explore the Family Name Speers
The meaning of Speers
English: variant of Spears. This form of the surname is now common in Ireland (County Down).
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How common is the last name Speers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Speers saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 14,799 in 2000, it fell to 15,104 in 2010, representing a negative change of 2.06%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the number of people bearing the surname Speers increased from 1,840 in 2000 to 1,953 in 2010, marking a growth of 6.14%. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a decrease of 2.94% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,799 | #15,104 | -2.06% |
| Count | 1,840 | 1,953 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.66 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speers
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts for the surname Speers. Between 2000 and 2010, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, rising by 54.55%, while those identifying with two or more races more than doubled, growing by 102.94%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.12%, Hispanic representation grew considerably by 133.33%, and the Black population slightly decreased by 6.12%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a minor decline, reducing by 5.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 91.04% | -3.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.76% | 102.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.66% | 133.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.74% | 1.64% | -5.75% |
| Black | 1.47% | 1.38% | -6.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.51% | 54.55% |