Explore the Family Name Spolar
The meaning of Spolar
Americanized form of Croatian and Slovenian Špoljar: occupational name for a locksmith (in Croatian) or gunsmith (in Slovenian), from špoljar, an archaic word of German origin (from Sporer ‘spurrier’; see Sporer). In Slovenia, the surname is also established in the form Špolar.
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How common is the last name Spolar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spolar has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,083 and held by 314 individuals. Ten years later, in 2010, the rank dropped to 68,770 with 286 individuals bearing the name, indicating an 8.92% decrease in usage. This also resulted in a drop of the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.12 to 0.1, marking a 16.67% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #68,770 | -14.46% |
| Count | 314 | 286 | -8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spolar
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those who hold the Spolar surname identify as white. In 2000, 93.63% identified as white, which slightly decreased to 91.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.78% in 2000 to 6.64% in 2010, showing a 38.91% change. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 91.26% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 4.78% | 6.64% | 38.91% |
| 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% |