Explore the Family Name Speros
The meaning of Speros
Americanized form of Greek Spiros. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Demetrios, Despina, Spyro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speros in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Speros saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It went from being ranked 48,665th popular in 2000 to 50,106th in 2010, showing a decline of 2.96%. In terms of actual count, however, there was a minor increase as the number of people with the surname grew from 407 to 418, an increment of 2.7%. The proportion of U.S. residents with the last name Speros per 100,000 people also slightly declined by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #50,106 | -2.96% |
| Count | 407 | 418 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speros
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Speros surname also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals identified as White, making up 95.82% in 2000 and 95.45% in 2010. This indicates a marginal decrease of 0.39% in the decade. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 2.70% to 1.44%, a drop of 46.67%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation in the Spero surname showed an emergence in 2010 with 1.67%, where there was no representation in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 95.45% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 1.44% | -46.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |