Explore the Family Name Sperring
The meaning of Sperring
English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): 1. variant of Spearing. 2. occasionally perhaps a variant of Perrin with a prosthetic S-.
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How common is the last name Sperring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sperring has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,344 in popularity and rose by nearly 5% to rank 78,316 in 2010. The count of individuals with this last name also grew by 14.55% from 213 to 244 during the same period. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #78,316 | 4.89% |
| Count | 213 | 244 | 14.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sperring
When discussing ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Sperring surname identify as White. The percentage has decreased slightly from 97.18% in 2000 to 91.8% in 2010. Over the decade, the surname has seen an emergence in diversity with a small representation within the Hispanic community at 3.69%. There is also some representation of individuals who identify with two or more races at 2.46%. However, there was no recorded change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 91.8% | -5.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |