Explore the Family Name Spoelstra
The meaning of Spoelstra
West Frisian and Dutch: occupational name for a weaver, from spoel ‘spool’ + the Frisian suffix -stra, which originally meant ‘inhabitant of’.
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How common is the last name Spoelstra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spoelstra has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,497th most popular name, while by 2010, it had moved up to the 42,378th spot, showing an increase of 4.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an upward trend from 455 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, marking a 12.53% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.17 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #42,378 | 4.76% |
| Count | 455 | 512 | 12.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spoelstra
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Spoelstra surname identify as White, with 95.82% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.73% in 2010. During the same time span, the percentage identifying as Hispanic witnessed a notable increase of 43.36%, rising from 2.86% to 4.10%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 94.73% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 4.1% | 43.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |