Explore the Family Name Spigelmyer
The meaning of Spigelmyer
Altered form of German Spiegelmeyer, a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who farmed land named with Spiegel ‘glass, mirror’ (probably in the sense ‘lookout point’).
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How common is the last name Spigelmyer in the United States?
According to the popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spigelmyer experienced a minor decrease in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Spigelmyer was the 64,186th most common surname, but it dropped slightly to the 68,345th position in 2010, representing a 6.48% change. The total count of people with this surname also saw a minimal drop from 290 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a decrease of 0.69%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Spigelmyer per 100,000 individuals fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #68,345 | -6.48% |
| Count | 290 | 288 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spigelmyer
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spigelmyer. In 2000, about 98.28% of the holders of the surname identified as White, but this percentage declined slightly to 96.18% in 2010. The category of individuals identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.43% of the Spigelmyer population. No instances of Spigelmyer were found among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 96.18% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |