Explore the Family Name Sporrer
The meaning of Sporrer
South German: variant of Sporer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gottlieb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sporrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sporrer saw slight changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sporrer was ranked as the 48,776th most popular surname, but it dropped slightly to 48,995th place in 2010, a small decrease of 0.45%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.91% during the same period, rising from 406 to 430 people. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #48,995 | -0.45% |
| Count | 406 | 430 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sporrer
When considering ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Sporrer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.29% to 95.81%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.48% to 2.79%, a change of 88.51%. A small portion (1.16%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no reported changes for those who identified as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 95.81% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.79% | 88.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |