Explore the Family Name Speidel
The meaning of Speidel
German: from Middle High German spidel ‘wooden wedge, peg’, probably used in a figurative sense as a nickname for an uncouth or rough and ready person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speidel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Speidel has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 15,980th most common surname, but fell slightly to 16,555th in 2010, showing a -3.6% change. However, actual count of individuals bearing this surname went up from 1,669 to 1,734, an increase of about 3.89%. Proportionally though, per 100,000 people, there was a small decline from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,980 | #16,555 | -3.6% |
| Count | 1,669 | 1,734 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speidel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Speidel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of the bearers of this surname identified as White, making up 97.00% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.71% in 2010. The next largest group was those who identified with two or more races, decreasing minimally from 0.96% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. There was a slight increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.42% in 2000 to 0.52% in 2010, and a modest rise among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. The data for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.71% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.44% | 9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.92% | -4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.52% | 23.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |