Explore the Family Name Spigner
The meaning of Spigner
German: perhaps a nickname from Middle Low German spigen ‘to spit’, denoting someone who was known for this habit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spigner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spigner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,784 in terms of frequency, while in 2010, it fell to 21,251, marking a 7.42% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,259 to 1,234, a decline of nearly 2%. The proportion of people named Spigner per 100,000 population reduced by 10.64%, from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,784 | #21,251 | -7.42% |
| Count | 1,259 | 1,234 | -1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spigner
In terms of ethnic identity, individuals with the Spigner surname are primarily identified as Black or White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname remained relatively steady, slightly decreasing by 0.18% from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals declined by approximately 6.09%. There was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as 'Two or more races' and 'Hispanic'. Those identifying as two or more races increased by over 53%, while those identifying as Hispanic soared by 73.58%. No individuals with the Spigner surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.31% | 51.22% | -0.18% |
| White | 43.84% | 41.17% | -6.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 4.38% | 53.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.76% | 73.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |