Explore the Family Name Spor
The meaning of Spor
South German: variant of Spohr. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spor slightly dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Spor ranked 50,366 in popularity. By 2010, the rank had slid to 51,723, a modest decrease of 2.69%. However, the total count of people with this last name increased from 390 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.08%. The proportion of people with the surname Spor per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #51,723 | -2.69% |
| Count | 390 | 402 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spor
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spor. In 2000, nearly all (99.23%) of individuals with this last name identified as White. This figure saw a slight decrease to 97.51% by 2010. Interestingly, the decade also saw the emergence of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. This group represented 1.49% of the Spor population in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.23% | 97.51% | -1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |