Explore the Family Name Spille
The meaning of Spille
North German: metonymic occupational name for a spindle maker, from Middle Low German spinele, spille ‘spindle’. In some cases the surname may have arisen from a nickname for a very thin person or someone with spindly legs. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Spille in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spille experienced a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,453rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 63,873rd spot, representing a change of -7.43%. The count of people with the surname also dropped slightly from 318 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, a decline of -1.89%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Spille per 100,000 decreased by -8.33% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #63,873 | -7.43% |
| Count | 318 | 312 | -1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spille
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Spille surname. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 94.65% in 2000 to 95.51% in 2010, indicating an increase of 0.91%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, though this decreased from 4.40% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010, a significant proportional change of -27.05%. No individuals with the surname Spille identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 95.51% | 0.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 3.21% | -27.05% |
| 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% |