Explore the Family Name Spindle
The meaning of Spindle
1. English: nickname for someone who made, sold, or used spindles, from Middle English spindel ‘spindle’ (Old English spinel). See also Spindler. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Spindel.
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How common is the last name Spindle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spindle has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, Spindle was ranked as the 40,465th most popular surname with 509 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 41,657th, despite an increase in count to 522 individuals. This change indicates a -2.95% shift in rank and a 2.55% rise in count. Despite the higher count, the proportion of individuals with the Spindle surname per 100,000 people decreased by -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #41,657 | -2.95% |
| Count | 509 | 522 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spindle
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there has been a minor shift in the distribution among those with the Spindle surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, with the proportion decreasing slightly from 88.21% to 86.97%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black increased from 5.11% to 6.13%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also saw a small decrease from 3.54% to 3.26%. Individuals identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were present in the 2010 data, but not in 2000. Lastly, the proportion of individuals of two or more races declined from 1.96% to 1.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.21% | 86.97% | -1.41% |
| Black | 5.11% | 6.13% | 19.96% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 3.26% | -7.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.34% | -31.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |