Explore the Family Name Spitznagel
The meaning of Spitznagel
German: metonymic occupational name for a nailsmith, from Middle High German spitz ‘pointed’ + nagel ‘nail’.
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How common is the last name Spitznagel in the United States?
The surname Spitznagel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 46,678 and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 48,256, indicating a 3.38% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a small increase, rising from 429 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, a growth of 2.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, reflecting a 6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #48,256 | -3.38% |
| Count | 429 | 438 | 2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spitznagel
Regarding the ethnic identity linked to the surname Spitznagel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname are of White ethnicity. There was an insignificant increase in this demographic, moving from 97.90% in 2000 to 97.95% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small percentage is Hispanic, which decreased slightly from 1.63% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 97.95% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.6% | -1.84% |
| 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% |