Explore the Family Name Sponheimer
The meaning of Sponheimer
German: habitational name for someone from Sponheim in Rhineland-Palatinate. Compare Spoonemore. History: The County of Sponheim was an independent territory in the Holy Roman Empire.
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How common is the last name Sponheimer in the United States?
The surname Sponheimer has seen an increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 125,639 in popularity with a count of 126 people bearing the name. This increased by 7.01% in 2010 to a rank of 116,829 and a count of 149 people. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.05, indicating that while the population of those with the Sponheimer surname grew, it did so at a rate consistent with the growth of the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #116,829 | 7.01% |
| Count | 126 | 149 | 18.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sponheimer
In terms of ethnicity, the Sponheimer surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.03% of individuals with the Sponheimer surname identified as white, which slightly increased to 96.64% in 2010. No significant changes were noted in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. The data for these ethnicities either remained stable or was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 96.64% | 0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |