Explore the Family Name Spielmann
The meaning of Spielmann
German: variant of Spieler. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Franz, Gerhard, Heinz, Irmgard, Kurt, Liesl, Reinhold, Siegfried, Woldemar.
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How common is the last name Spielmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Spielmann" has experienced minimal fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, the Spielmann surname ranked 45,573 in popularity with 442 individuals carrying it; this equates to approximately 0.16 people per 100,000. By 2010, both the rank and count had slightly increased. The surname moved down to the 46,647th position and was carried by 456 individuals, representing about 0.15 per 100,000. This represents a modest change of -2.36 in rank and an increase of 3.17 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #46,647 | -2.36% |
| Count | 442 | 456 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spielmann
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Spielmann surname. In 2000, the majority of Spielmanns identified as White (94.57%), a small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.26%), and an even smaller portion reported belonging to two or more races (1.36%). No Spielmanns identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there were notable changes. While the majority still identified as White, this had decreased to 89.69%. The count for Asian/Pacific Islanders also dropped to 1.75%, while those reporting two or more races increased significantly to 1.97%. Additionally, a new ethnic group emerged among the Spielmanns: 5.70% now identified as Hispanic. There were still no Spielmanns who identified as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 89.69% | -5.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.97% | 44.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.26% | 1.75% | -22.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |