Explore the Family Name Speiser
The meaning of Speiser
1. German: occupational name for a steward in charge of the supply and distribution of provisions in a great house or monastery, from an agent derivative of Middle High German spīse ‘food, supplies’, via Old High German from a shortened form of Late Latin expe(n)sa (pecunia) ‘(money) expended’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a grocer, from a later semantic development of the same word as in 1 above.
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How common is the last name Speiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Speiser' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,892nd most popular surname, with 1,106 individuals bearing this name, a proportion of 0.41 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 24,499th position, with its count decreasing to 1,021, resulting in a proportion of 0.35 per 100,000. This represents an overall decline of approximately 11.91% in ranking and a 7.69% decrease in the count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,892 | #24,499 | -11.91% |
| Count | 1,106 | 1,021 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speiser
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals carrying the 'Speiser' surname identify as White, with 96.65% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.08% in 2010. There was a small representation of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races groups in 2000, but this decreased by 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Speiser surname increased over the decade, rising from 1.72% to 1.96%. In 2010, there was a notable addition of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the name, a category that registered zero in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 96.08% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.96% | 13.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.49% | -9.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |