Explore the Family Name Sporer
The meaning of Sporer
1. South German (also Spörer): occupational name for a maker of spurs, Middle High German sporære. It is also found in some central European countries, e.g. in Czechia and Slovenia (see also below). 2. Croatian and Slovak (Šporer); Czech (also Šporer): of German origin (see 1 above). 3. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Šporar: occupational name from šporar ‘spurrier’, an archaic word of German origin (see 1 above). In Slovenia, this surname is also found in the form Šporer, which is very rare (compare above). Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Maximilian, Otto.
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How common is the last name Sporer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sporer saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sporer ranked 36,531 in popularity with a count of 578 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 35,294 with 638 bearers, showing a growth of 3.39% in rank and 10.38% in count. This resulted in a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.22 in 2010, rising from 0.21 in 2000, indicating a 4.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #35,294 | 3.39% |
| Count | 578 | 638 | 10.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sporer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Sporer surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a diverse range although predominantly White. In 2000, 97.40% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.45% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. There was also a modest increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, 0.78% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. No data was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 95.45% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.88% | 116.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.72% | 24.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |