Explore the Family Name Spenner
The meaning of Spenner
1. English: habitational name for someone from any of the places so named in Yorkshire and Lancashire, or from High Spen in County Durham. 2. German: from Middle High German spanner, an occupational name for someone whose work involved pulling, tensioning, or tightening, for example a carter.
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How common is the last name Spenner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spenner has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, Spenner ranked 45,308 in popularity with 445 individuals carrying that name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 50,362 and the count decreased to 415. This represents an 11.15% decrease in rank and a 6.74% drop in the count. The proportion of people named Spenner per 100k population also witnessed a 12.5% reduction from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #50,362 | -11.15% |
| Count | 445 | 415 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spenner
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there was virtually no change for Spenner between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White saw a slight dip of 0.61%, moving from 98.43% to 97.83%. Similarly, there were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent carrying the Spenner surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 97.83% | -0.61% |
| 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% |