Explore the Family Name Spott
The meaning of Spott
1. German: nickname for someone who likes to ridicule, from Middle High German spot ‘mockery, jest, joke’. 2. English and Scottish: from Middle English spot ‘spot, blemish’ (Old English spot), a nickname for someone with a spotty complexion. 3. English and Scottish: topographic name from Middle English spotte ‘small plot of ground’, or a habitational name from a place so called, such as Spott (East Lothian) and Spout House in Leeds (Kent). This surname (see also 2 above) has died out in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd.
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How common is the last name Spott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Spott' has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 62,775 to 63,218, marking a minor drop of 0.71%. However, despite the slip in rankings, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by approximately 6.04%, from 298 to 316 within the same period. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #63,218 | -0.71% |
| Count | 298 | 316 | 6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spott
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname 'Spott', the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity, accounting for 91.61% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 92.09% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw a rise of 10.45%, albeit from a small base of 2.01% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname 'Spott' decreased significantly, from 5.03% to 2.85% during the same ten-year span. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black with the surname 'Spott' in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 92.09% | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.03% | 2.85% | -43.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.22% | 10.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |