Explore the Family Name Spessard
The meaning of Spessard
Americanized form of German Spessart: topographic name, earlier Spechtshart ‘woodpecker forest’, as for example the Spessart mountains southeast of Frankfurt am Main. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Spessard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spessard has seen slight shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,397 in popularity and moved to 59,742 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.3%. However, the number of people with the Spessard surname increased from 325 to 338 during this period, reflecting a growth of 4%. The proportion of the surname per 100k people fell by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #59,742 | -2.3% |
| Count | 325 | 338 | 4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spessard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Spessard surname is primarily associated with the white ethnic group, which represented 96.62% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 95.86% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, the percentage of individuals with the Spessard surname who identify as Hispanic saw an increase in 2010, moving from zero in 2000 to 2.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 95.86% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |