Explore the Family Name Splane
The meaning of Splane
Irish: variant of Spillane. This form of the surname is not found in Ireland and is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Splane in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Splane" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 65,862 in terms of popularity but fell to 75,317 by 2010, representing a 14.36% drop. The count of people with this last name also decreased from 281 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, which corresponds to an 8.9% decrease. Proportionally per 100,000 people, there was a 10% decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #75,317 | -14.36% |
| Count | 281 | 256 | -8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Splane
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname "Splane" identified as White, though the percentage decreased from 90.39% in 2000 to 86.33% in 2010, a change of -4.49%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased considerably from 4.27% in 2000 to 7.42% in 2010, marking a 73.77% increase. Similarly, those who identify as Black also saw an increase, from 3.20% in 2000 to 5.08% in 2010, a 58.75% rise. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.39% | 86.33% | -4.49% |
| Hispanic | 4.27% | 7.42% | 73.77% |
| Black | 3.2% | 5.08% | 58.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |