Explore the Family Name Spektor
The meaning of Spektor
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Spector. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Mikhail, Leonid, Yefim, Igor, Vladimir, Aleksandr, Grigory, Nikolay, Semyon, Svetlana, Vitaly. Jewish Naum, Boruch, Bronya, Faina, Feyga, Meyer, Mordecai, Sarra, Sheva.
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How common is the last name Spektor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spektor has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 42,983rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 40,856th spot, reflecting a 4.95% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 474 in 2000 to 534 in 2010, marking a 12.66% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #40,856 | 4.95% |
| Count | 474 | 534 | 12.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spektor
With regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Spektor identify as White. There was a marginal increase in this demographic from 98.73% in 2000 up to 99.06% in 2010. No significant presence of the Spektor surname was observed among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 99.06% | 0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |