Explore the Family Name Spikes
The meaning of Spikes
English (Middlesex): variant of Spike, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spikes in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Spikes has seen a slight change according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 7063 in terms of popularity with a count of 4367. By 2010, the ranking moved slightly to 7265 with an increased count of 4586, indicating a growth of 5.01%. However, this rise in absolute numbers did not keep pace with the overall population growth, as the proportion per 100,000 fell by 4.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,063 | #7,265 | -2.86% |
| Count | 4,367 | 4,586 | 5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.55 | -4.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spikes
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spikes, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, most bearers of the surname identified as Black (55.62%), followed by White (39.78%). By 2010, there was a minimal increase in those identifying as Black to 56.26%, while those identifying as White decreased to 37.68%. The largest percentage change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, increasing by 51.85%, albeit from a small base. The number of people identifying with two or more races also saw significant growth, up by 40.54%. Conversely, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease of 29.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.62% | 56.26% | 1.15% |
| White | 39.78% | 37.68% | -5.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 3.12% | 40.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.22% | 32.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.41% | 51.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0.31% | -29.55% |