Explore the Family Name Speese
The meaning of Speese
Americanized form of Dutch Spees.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Speese" saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293 in popularity but fell to 66,553 in 2010, representing a 12.24% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 319 to 297, a reduction of 6.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Speese per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #66,553 | -12.24% |
| Count | 319 | 297 | -6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speese
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Speese surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, some changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 83.39% to 80.47%, while those identifying as Black slightly decreased from 12.54% to 12.12%. The Hispanic population with the Speese surname saw an increase of 50.48%, rising from 3.13% to 4.71%. Additionally, there were no Speese members identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. Interestingly, in 2010, 2.36% of the Speese population started identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.39% | 80.47% | -3.5% |
| Black | 12.54% | 12.12% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 4.71% | 50.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |