Explore the Family Name Spieler
The meaning of Spieler
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tumbler or jester, German Spieler ‘player’, Middle High German spilære, an agent derivative of spiln ‘to play, to jest, to sport’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Helmuth, Kurt, Otto. Jewish Yaffa, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Spieler in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Spieler" in the U.S. has seen a shift over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, "Spieler" was ranked 35,522nd in terms of prevalence and had around 599 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 45,740th, marking a decrease of approximately 28.77%. The count also dropped by about 22.04%, from 599 people in 2000 to 467 in 2010. This meant that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion with this surname decreased from 0.22 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #45,740 | -28.77% |
| Count | 599 | 467 | -22.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.16 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spieler
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of individuals with the surname "Spieler" identified as White in both 2000 (95.16%) and 2010 (95.07%). The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of about 20.8% over the same period, moving from 3.51% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native holding this surname in either year. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races rose by roughly 54.22%, from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 95.07% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 2.78% | -20.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.28% | 54.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |