Explore the Family Name Sponaugle
The meaning of Sponaugle
Americanized form of German Spannagel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sponaugle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sponaugle has seen a slight dip in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 21,866 and by 2010, it had slipped to 22,707, indicating a decline of around 3.85 percent. However, the actual count of people with this last name increased from 1,108 in 2000 to 1,129 in 2010, marking a minimal growth of 1.9 percent. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.41 to 0.38, showing a decrease of 7.32 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,866 | #22,707 | -3.85% |
| Count | 1,108 | 1,129 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sponaugle
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sponaugle identify as White, with percentages of 96.75 and 96.01 in 2000 and 2010 respectively. There was a minor decrease in this group at -0.76 percent. The second most common ethnic identity is 'Two or more races', which saw an increase from 1.71 to 1.86 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose slightly from 0.45 to 0.53 percent. There was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 0.54 percent in 2000 to 1.15 percent in 2010, a significant increase of 112.96 percent. The data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.01% | -0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.86% | 8.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.15% | 112.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.53% | 17.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |