Explore the Family Name Spofford
The meaning of Spofford
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Spofforth (Yorkshire), recorded as Spotford in the late 12th century. The placename probably derives from Old English spot ‘small piece, plot of land’ + ford ‘ford’.
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How common is the last name Spofford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spofford has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the 2000 to 2010 period. In 2000, it ranked 24,744 in popularity with a count of 945, making up 0.35 per 100k of the population. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 26,261, with a count of 930, thus comprising 0.32 per 100k of the population. This represents a popularity change of -6.13% and a proportional decrease of -8.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,744 | #26,261 | -6.13% |
| Count | 945 | 930 | -1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spofford
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals bearing the Spofford surname have predominantly identified as white in both years. In 2000, this proportion was at 96.30%, which slightly dropped to 96.02% by 2010. The next most significant ethnic identity changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races. In 2000, only 0.53% of Spoffords identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, by 2010, this number had increased to 0.86%, marking an increase of 62.26%. Similarly, individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010, an increase of 69.47%. Conversely, there was a significant decline (-38.68%) in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic from 2000 (1.06%) to 2010 (0.65%). Finally, no Spoffords identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, despite a small percentage (1.16%) identifying as Black in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.02% | -0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.61% | 69.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.86% | 62.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 0.65% | -38.68% |
| Black | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |