Explore the Family Name Spoerl
The meaning of Spoerl
South German (Spörl): 1. nickname from a diminutive of Middle High German spar(e) ‘sparrow’. 2. nickname for a poor, lowly person, from Middle High German spör ‘poor, meager, destitute’.
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How common is the last name Spoerl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spoerl saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,421st in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 35,582nd, marking a 2.3% change. The count of individuals with the Spoerl surname also grew during this period from 580 to 632, a growth rate of approximately 8.97%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #35,582 | 2.3% |
| Count | 580 | 632 | 8.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spoerl
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Spoerl surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 95.69% and 95.25%, respectively, showing a minor decrease of 0.46%. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic, which increased from 2.59% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010 - a change of 16.22%. No individuals with the surname Spoerl identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 95.25% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.01% | 16.22% |
| 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% |