Explore the Family Name Spilman
The meaning of Spilman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Spielman. 2. Americanized form of German Spillmann (see Spillman) or of its very rare variant Spilmann. 3. English: variant of Spellman.
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How common is the last name Spilman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spilman saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 18,765th position to 19,513th. However, the total count of people with this surname rose by 2.44% during this period from 1,351 individuals to 1,384. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6%, indicating that while the number of individuals with the surname increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,765 | #19,513 | -3.99% |
| Count | 1,351 | 1,384 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.47 | -6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spilman
The ethnic identity associated with the Spilman surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with the Spilman surname identified as White (94.08% in 2010, down from 97.04% in 2000), there were some notable shifts among other ethnicities. The percentage identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.26% to 2.96%. Notably, 0.51% identified as Black and another 0.51% as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where no such identification was reported in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 18.18% and those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 52.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 94.08% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.96% | 134.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.59% | 52.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.36% | -18.18% |