Explore the Family Name Sperbeck
The meaning of Sperbeck
South German: nickname for a poor baker, from Middle High German spör ‘dry, meager’ + beck ‘baker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sperbeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sperbeck experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,523 in popularity with a count of 431, which represented 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 48,901, and while the count remained steady at 431, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.25% to 0.15, reflecting the growing U.S. population during that period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #48,901 | -5.11% |
| Count | 431 | 431 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sperbeck
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sperbeck identify as white, although there has been a small decrease in this percentage from 93.27 in 2000 to 91.88 in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 1.62 to 1.86 over the decade, while the representation under the category of two or more races remained constant at 2.78%. The most significant change was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 55.50% from 2.09% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Sperbeck identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 91.88% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.25% | 55.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 1.86% | 14.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |