Explore the Family Name Spiegelman
The meaning of Spiegelman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Spiegel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Isadore, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spiegelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spiegelman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Spiegelman was ranked as the 44,821st most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to the 47,006th spot, marking a change of -4.87%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 451 to 452, showing a growth of 0.22%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.76% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #47,006 | -4.87% |
| Count | 451 | 452 | 0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spiegelman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spiegelman. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight reduction from 95.12% to 93.14% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 38.19%, growing from 2.88% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010. There were no reported Spiegelmans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Notably, by 2010, some individuals started identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 93.14% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.98% | 38.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |