Explore the Family Name Sperr
The meaning of Sperr
South German: perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a jailer, from Middle High German sperre ‘bolt, clip’, sperren ‘to lock or shut’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst.
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How common is the last name Sperr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sperr's popularity in the United States has slightly dipped over the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,713th in popularity and had a count of 304. By 2010, the surname's rank had increased to 65,066, indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.43%, even though the count increased slightly to 305. This increase in count corresponds to a proportion per 100k change from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a 9.09% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #65,066 | -5.43% |
| Count | 304 | 305 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sperr
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sperr. As of 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White at 94.10%, a slight drop from 94.74% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease from 2.63% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded percentage for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, the census documented a 2.62% identification with the latter group. Those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 1.97% in 2000 to 0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 94.1% | -0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 1.97% | -25.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |