Explore the Family Name Speth
The meaning of Speth
German: variant of Späth, a nickname meaning ‘late’ (see Spath).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Speth has seen a minor drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,960th most popular but fell to 18,724th by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.25%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Speth increased slightly from 1,434 to 1,467 during this period, an increase of 2.3%. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a decline of 5.66%, falling from 0.53 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,960 | #18,724 | -4.25% |
| Count | 1,434 | 1,467 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speth
In terms of ethnicity as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a notable change in the ethnic identity associated with the Speth surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased by a significant 60.50%, from 1.19% to 1.91%. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more races were not recorded in 2000, but made up 1.77% in 2010. Yet, the majority of individuals with the surname Speth identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.72% to 93.59%. The representation of Hispanic individuals decreased from 2.65% to 2.45%, while the Black population went from comprising 1.32% in 2000 to no recorded percentage in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Natives were not represented in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 93.59% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 2.45% | -7.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 1.91% | 60.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Black | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |