Explore the Family Name Spilde
The meaning of Spilde
Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads in Hordaland, named probably from Old Norse spildr, denoting a natural formation forming a right angle. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Iver.
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How common is the last name Spilde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spilde saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,875 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed to 41,959, marking a 4.37% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew over this decade, from 463 to 518, a jump of approximately 11.88%. This indicates that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion with the surname Spilde increased by 5.88% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #41,959 | 4.37% |
| Count | 463 | 518 | 11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spilde
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Spilde surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.98% identified as such, and this figure rose slightly to 97.88% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic fell from 2.38% to 1.93%. The data shows no Spilde's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. It's worth noting that any changes are not indicative of individual changes in ethnic identity, but rather shifts in the overall demographic makeup of those with the Spilde surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 97.88% | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 1.93% | -18.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |