Explore the Family Name Spivack
The meaning of Spivack
Germanized or Americanized form of Jewish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn Spivak or Czech Špivák, all meaning ‘singer’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gershon, Mayer.
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How common is the last name Spivack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spivack has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,023 but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 32,031, marking a change of -6.69%. The actual count of individuals carrying the Spivack surname also decreased from 737 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, reflecting a -2.31% change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Spivack per 100,000 people declined by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #32,031 | -6.69% |
| Count | 737 | 720 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spivack
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a variety of backgrounds among people named Spivack. The majority identify as White, making up 96.34% in 2000 and 95.97% in 2010, showing a minor decline of 0.38%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a significant decrease of 43.44%, dropping from 1.22% in 2000 to 0.69% in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity experienced an increase, going from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.5% in 2010, a rise of 83.82%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 0.81% to 0.69%, while the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.97% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.5% | 83.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 0.69% | -43.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.69% | -14.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |