Explore the Family Name Spowart
The meaning of Spowart
Scottish: nickname from Older Scots powart ‘tadpole’ with prosthetic s-.
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How common is the last name Spowart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spowart in the United States has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Spowart was ranked 118,236 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 136 people bearing the name. By 2010, however, its rank dropped to 137,327 and the number of people with this surname decreased to 122, indicating a decrease of approximately 10.29%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #137,327 | -16.15% |
| Count | 136 | 122 | -10.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spowart
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spowart, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 95.59% of those bearing the surname were identified as White, though by 2010 this percentage had dropped slightly to 93.44%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity tied to the surname in 2010, accounting for 4.1% of the Spowarts. However, there were no significant changes in other ethnicities such as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 93.44% | -2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |