Explore the Family Name Spradley
The meaning of Spradley
English: variant of Spratley. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spradley in the United States?
The surname "Spradley" experienced a slight dip in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 8,966th most popular surname, but fell to 9,471st place in 2010, showing a 5.63% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 3,354 in 2000 to 3,434 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.39%. The proportion of people named Spradley per 100,000 population also saw a slight decline of 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,966 | #9,471 | -5.63% |
| Count | 3,354 | 3,434 | 2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.24 | 1.16 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spradley
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Spradley" showed some variation according to the Decennial U.S. Census data between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity group remains the White population, although it decreased slightly from 73.58% in 2000 to 71.52% in 2010. The second highest is the Black population, which rose marginally from 22.54% to 23.06%. The highest percentage changes were seen among those identifying as Hispanic (increasing by 70.07%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (rising by 82.22%), though these groups still represent a small portion of the total. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, while the category of Two or more races saw a modest growth of 5.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.58% | 71.52% | -2.8% |
| Black | 22.54% | 23.06% | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.33% | 70.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 1.98% | 5.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.82% | 82.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.18% | 0.29% | 61.11% |