Explore the Family Name Splan
The meaning of Splan
Origin undetermined.
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How common is the last name Splan in the United States?
The surname Splan's popularity has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,403rd most common surname, however, by 2010 it dropped to the 57,516th position showing a change of -9.76%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 372 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, a drop of -4.84%. It is important to note that the proportion of people with the surname Splan per 100k individuals also saw a decline of -14.29% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #57,516 | -9.76% |
| Count | 372 | 354 | -4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Splan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few changes. Among those bearing the Splan surname, the majority identified as 'White,' increasing slightly from 86.83% in 2000 to 87.29% in 2010. The category of 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' also saw an increase, rising from 4.57% in 2000 to 5.37% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable decrease within the 'Two or more races' category, going from 2.96% to 1.98%, marking a -33.11% change. Lastly, the percentage of Hispanic Splan bearers decreased from 4.03% to 3.11%. There were no individuals associating the surname Splan with either 'Asian/Pacific Islander' or 'Black' categories in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.83% | 87.29% | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.57% | 5.37% | 17.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 3.11% | -22.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 1.98% | -33.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |