Explore the Family Name Spirk
The meaning of Spirk
South German: nickname from Alemannic dialect word meaning ‘sparrow’. Some characteristic forenames: German Konrad, Hans, Irmgard.
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How common is the last name Spirk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spirk saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Spirk was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname, whereas by 2010 it had dropped to the 60,790th position, representing a decrease of approximately 7.54%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also slightly declined from 338 to 331 within the same period, marking a drop of about 2.07%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #60,790 | -7.54% |
| Count | 338 | 331 | -2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spirk
Relative to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Spirk identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 98.82% to 96.68%. Over the decade, we notice an appearance of diversity within the surname's bearers; by 2010, about 1.81% reported having two or more races. There were no changes in the other categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 96.68% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |