Explore the Family Name Spong
The meaning of Spong
1. English (Surrey and Middlesex): from Middle English spong ‘narrow strip of land or ground’ (compare Spann). The surname may be topographic, for someone who lived on or by a narrow strip of land, or habitational, from a place so named, such as Spong Hill in North Elmham (Norfolk), Spong Carr in Cantley and Limpenhoe (Norfolk), and Spong Farm in Elmsted (Kent). 2. Swedish: variant of Spång (see Spang 2) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is rare in Sweden. 3. Americanized form of German Spang 1.
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How common is the last name Spong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Spong" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 33,020 and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 35,395, marking a 7.19% decrease in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 654 to 636 during this period, a reduction of 2.75%. The proportion of people named Spong per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #35,395 | -7.19% |
| Count | 654 | 636 | -2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spong
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Spong" from 2000 to 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories both dropped from 0.92% to 0% each. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races rose significantly by 61.68% from 1.07% to 1.73%. The proportion of those identified as White remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 95.72% to 95.60%. Hispanic representation saw an increase of 13.77%, rising from 1.38% to 1.57%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 95.6% | -0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.73% | 61.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.57% | 13.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |