Explore the Family Name Spenser
The meaning of Spenser
English: variant of Spencer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spenser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spenser has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,308 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it moved up to 33,941 - a growth rate of 1.07%. The total count of individuals with the Spenser surname also rose from 625 to 670, marking a 7.2% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people bearing the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #33,941 | 1.07% |
| Count | 625 | 670 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spenser
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Spenser surname. Between 2000 and 2010, significant shifts occurred. For instance, a notable increase was observed within the white demographic which grew from 58.72% to 66.12%, an increase of 12.6%. This was followed by the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic that had a 13.89% growth. However, there was a decline among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Hispanics reduced by 33.01%, Blacks by 19.19%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives by 35%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a slight decrease of 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.72% | 66.12% | 12.6% |
| Black | 27.52% | 22.24% | -19.19% |
| Two or More Races | 5.6% | 5.52% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 5.12% | 3.43% | -33.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 1.64% | 13.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 1.04% | -35% |