Explore the Family Name Spoon
The meaning of Spoon
1. Dutch: from Dutch spoon, a variant of poon ‘gurnard (a species of marine fish with a large spiny head)’. 2. Americanized form of German Spohn (see Spahn). 3. Possibly also English: metonymic occupational name either for a maker of roofing shingles or spoons, from Old English spōn ‘chip, splinter’ (see Spooner).
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How common is the last name Spoon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Spoon" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9856 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to the 10728 spot. This is a decrease of 8.85 percent. The number of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased from 3025 in 2000 to 2977 in 2010, representing a minor fall of 1.59 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people named Spoon per 100,000 fell by 9.82 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,856 | #10,728 | -8.85% |
| Count | 3,025 | 2,977 | -1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.12 | 1.01 | -9.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spoon
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Spoon" based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The greatest proportion of people with this surname identify as White; however, this percentage slightly decreased from 92.99 in 2000 to 91.77 in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics with this surname almost doubled, growing from 1.22 in 2000 to 2.38 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 95.08 percent. The representation of other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, saw changes ranging from a decrease of 22.22 percent (Black) to an increase of 7.56 percent (American Indian and Alaskan Native). The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also increased, up by 38.89 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 91.77% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.38% | 95.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 1.85% | 7.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.75% | 38.89% |
| Black | 2.25% | 1.75% | -22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.5% | -10.71% |