Explore the Family Name Spira
The meaning of Spira
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Spiro. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Binyomin, Eliezer, Moshe, Shimon, Zorach, Aryeh, Avi, Avrohom, Chaya, Gershon, Gitty, Hirsch.
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How common is the last name Spira in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spira has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 26,614th in terms of popularity but rose to the 24,260th position by 2010, marking an 8.84% change. The total count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 861 to 1,034 during this period, a surge of 20.09%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Spira per 100,000 also saw a rise by 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #24,260 | 8.84% |
| Count | 861 | 1,034 | 20.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.35 | 9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spira
The ethnic identity breakdown for the surname Spira, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all bearers of this name identified as White (96.40%), with only a small fraction identifying as Hispanic (1.16%) or having two or more races (2.09%). However, by 2010, the percentage of those who identify as White increased slightly to 97.58%, while the Hispanic portion saw a sizable growth of 41.38%. There were also new entries in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, though other categories like Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00%. Data for certain categories was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 97.58% | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.64% | 41.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |