Explore the Family Name Spicher
The meaning of Spicher
German (Rhineland): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Spicher (Rhineland), Spichern, or Spich (Rhineland).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spicher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spicher experienced a small decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping to rank 22,246 from its previous position at 21,424. Despite the slip in rank, the absolute count of individuals with the Spicher surname showed a slight increase of 1.85 percent, growing from 1,138 to 1,159 over the decade. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.14 percent, moving from 0.42 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,424 | #22,246 | -3.84% |
| Count | 1,138 | 1,159 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spicher
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Spicher identified as White, making up 96.13 percent and 95 percent of the Spicher population respectively. The data also shows a notable increase of 121.43 percent in those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.70 percent in 2000 to 1.55 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was a 30.81 percent increase in those identifying as Hispanic, while the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 18.87 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 95% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.42% | 30.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.55% | 121.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.43% | -18.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |