Explore the Family Name Spoljaric
The meaning of Spoljaric
Croatian (Špoljarić) and Slovenian (Špoljarič): patronymic from špoljar ‘locksmith, gunsmith’ (see Spolar, compare Spolarich).
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How common is the last name Spoljaric in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spoljaric has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 124,872 in 2000, it jumped to 111,426 by 2010, a growth of 10.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly, from 127 to 158, marking a 24.41% rise. However, despite this growth, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,872 | #111,426 | 10.77% |
| Count | 127 | 158 | 24.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spoljaric
In terms of ethnic identity, there was a slight shift observed in the ten years from 2000 to 2010 as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 92.91% of individuals with the Spoljaric surname identified as White, which rose slightly to 94.94% by 2010. A small percentage (4.72%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, this percentage had dropped to zero. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 94.94% | 2.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |