Explore the Family Name Sponholz
The meaning of Sponholz
German: metonymic occupational name for someone who split wood (for shingles, for example) or cut or sold wood for splitting, from Middle High German spān ‘(wood) chip, shaving, splinter’ + holz ‘wood’; alternatively, a habitational name from a place so named (Spohnholz) in Mecklenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Sponholz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sponholz has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,838th and by 2010, it had risen to 77,012th place. This represents a rank change of 2.32%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Sponholz surname also saw an upswing, growing by 10.67% over this decade. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained static at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #77,012 | 2.32% |
| Count | 225 | 249 | 10.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sponholz
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Sponholz surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 92.89% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.77% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 5.33% in 2000 to 6.02% in 2010, marking a change of 12.95%. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Sponholz surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 92.77% | -0.13% |
| Hispanic | 5.33% | 6.02% | 12.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |