Explore the Family Name Spieth
The meaning of Spieth
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German spuot ‘successful, speedy’. Compare Speed. 2. metonymic occupational name for a peat-cutter, from Middle Low German spit ‘peat’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Erwin, Hannes, Helmut, Kurt, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Spieth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spieth has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,460 in popularity, while by 2010 it had risen to 31,754, marking a change of 2.17%. Similarly, the count increased from 668 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 727 in 2010, an 8.83% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.25 over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #31,754 | 2.17% |
| Count | 668 | 727 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spieth
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows variations among those with the surname Spieth. The most prevalent ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, which made up 94.76% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.22% in 2010. The number of Hispanics rose from 2.54% to 2.75% during the same period. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander Spieths declined from 1.5% to 0.96%, while the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races almost doubled from 0.9% to 1.79%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 94.22% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 2.75% | 8.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.79% | 98.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.96% | -36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |