Explore the Family Name Spike
The meaning of Spike
English (Warwickshire): 1. from Middle English spik(e), spic(e) ‘spike’, denoting a metal spike or type of large nail, used for someone who made, sold, or used such items, or as a nickname for someone who resembled a spike, i.e. a tall, thin man. 2. nickname perhaps for a butcher or for a rotund person, from Middle English spic, spik, spiche ‘fat meat or bacon; lard, animal fat’ (Old English spic).
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How common is the last name Spike in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spike saw a slight decline in rank from 35916 in 2000 to 36736 in 2010, representing a change of -2.28%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased during the same period from 591 to 608, an increase of 2.88%. The proportion per 100k people also slightly decreased by -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #36,736 | -2.28% |
| Count | 591 | 608 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spike
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Spike demonstrated some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native (with the latter category showing data in 2010). Those identifying as white made up the largest portion, increasing from 80.54% to 81.74%, a change of 1.49%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.18% to 1.15%. A remarkable increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.71% to 3.13%, representing a 15.50% change. Lastly, individuals identifying as black saw a decrease from 14.38% to 12.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.54% | 81.74% | 1.49% |
| Black | 14.38% | 12.99% | -9.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.13% | 15.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.15% | -2.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |