Explore the Family Name Spohrer
The meaning of Spohrer
Variant of Sporer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spohrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spohrer saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 78,549th most popular name, but by 2010, it dropped to the 84,136th spot, reflecting a negative change of 7.11%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased slightly during this decade, going from 226 people in 2000 to 223 in 2010, a drop of 1.33%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Spohrer per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #84,136 | -7.11% |
| Count | 226 | 223 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spohrer
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spohrer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity, although there was a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, 95.58% of individuals with this surname identified as White, while in 2010, this figure fell to 91.48% — a change of -4.29%. Interestingly, the data reveals a significant increase in the proportion of Spohrers identifying as Hispanic, growing from 3.54% in 2000 to 4.93% in 2010, a rise of 39.27%. Additionally, the 2010 census showed a new entry of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity at 3.59%, where none was recorded in 2000. No Spohrers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year, and no one claimed two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 91.48% | -4.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 4.93% | 39.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |