Explore the Family Name Spetz
The meaning of Spetz
German: variant of Specke (see Specker), a topographic name from Middle High German specke ‘log road or wooden bridge’, for someone who lived near one; or a topographic name from the river Spetze, a tributary of the Aller.
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How common is the last name Spetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spetz has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 66,073 in popularity and had a count of 280 people bearing it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 79,075, showing a change of -19.68%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also fell to 241, indicating a decrease of 13.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people went down by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #79,075 | -19.68% |
| Count | 280 | 241 | -13.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spetz
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spetz as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Spetz surname identify as White, with a small decrease from 98.57% in 2000 to 96.68% in 2010. The data was suppressed for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 96.68% | -1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |