Explore the Family Name Splinter
The meaning of Splinter
North German: from Low German splinter ‘splinter’; probably a metonymic occupational name for a woodworker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Splinter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Splinter slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Splinter ranked as the 33,933rd most popular surname, with a total count of 633 individuals representing about 0.23 per 100,000 people in the U.S. population. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 34,707th, even though the count increased to 651 individuals. This represented a decrease in its proportion per 100,000 people to 0.22, indicating an overall decrease in popularity during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #34,707 | -2.28% |
| Count | 633 | 651 | 2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Splinter
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Splinter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.47% in 2000 to 95.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were significant increases in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 0.79% to 1.69%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.95% to 1.54%). A small number also began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while no individuals with the Splinter surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 95.39% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.69% | 113.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.54% | 62.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |