Explore the Family Name Splawn
The meaning of Splawn
Probably an altered form of Irish Spillane.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Splawn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Splawn has seen a slight decline over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Splawn was ranked 20,898 in terms of popularity and had 1,174 recorded instances. By 2010, although the count increased to 1,226, representing a 4.43% change, its rank dropped to 21,360, a drop of 2.21%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 4.55%, moving from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #21,360 | -2.21% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,226 | 4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Splawn
In terms of ethnicity, the Splawn surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, this group saw a modest increase from 90.37% in 2000, to 91.84% in 2010. However, there have been changes among other ethnic identities as well. The percentage of individuals with the Splawn surname who identify as Hispanic grew from 2.47% to 2.69%, while the percentage who identify with two or more races increased from 0.85% to 1.14%. On the contrary, those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 4.86% to 3.92% and 1.02% to 0.41% respectively. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, compared to 0.43% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.37% | 91.84% | 1.63% |
| Black | 4.86% | 3.92% | -19.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.69% | 8.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.14% | 34.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0.41% | -59.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0% | -100% |