Explore the Family Name Spomer
The meaning of Spomer
Possibly an altered form of German Spamer, possibly a topographic name from Spanemer (its older form) with the first element span ‘dampness’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spomer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Spomer" has seen a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 36,328 among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 38,532, indicating a decrease of 6.07%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 582 in 2000 to 574 in 2010, marking a change of -1.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Spomer per 100,000 residents declined by 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #38,532 | -6.07% |
| Count | 582 | 574 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spomer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable shifts. While no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity bore the surname Spomer in either 2000 or 2010, there was a significant increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.86% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010 - a 162.79% increase. The percentage of individuals with the Spomer surname who identified as Hispanic almost doubled during this decade, rising from 1.03% to 1.92%. Those declaring two or more ethnicities increased by nearly a third, from 1.20% to 1.57%. Meanwhile, the proportion of white individuals with this surname fell slightly, from 96.56% to 93.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 93.9% | -2.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 2.26% | 162.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.92% | 86.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.57% | 30.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |