Explore the Family Name Spice
The meaning of Spice
English (Kent): from Middle English spice ‘spice’ (Old French espice), perhaps a nickname for a dealer in spices or an apothecary. See Spicer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Spice' showed a notable shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Spice was ranked 26,738 in terms of frequency among surnames in the US; however, this ranking fell to 28,333 by 2010. This indicates a decrease of approximately 5.97%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Spice surname also decreased from 856 in 2000 to 843 in 2010, marking a change of -1.52%. As a result, the proportion of the Spice surname per 100,000 people declined by 9.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,738 | #28,333 | -5.97% |
| Count | 856 | 843 | -1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spice
Reviewing the ethnicity of those bearing the surname 'Spice', it's evident that there have been changes across the board between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Spice family members identify as white, with a slight decrease from 87.97% in 2000 to 87.90% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.40% to 2.14%, and a growth in those identifying as Hispanic from 4.09% to 5.22%. However, there was a decline in the percentage of Spice family members identifying as Black, from 5.26% to 3.80%. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.97% | 87.9% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 5.22% | 27.63% |
| Black | 5.26% | 3.8% | -27.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.14% | 52.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |