Explore the Family Name Spraggins
The meaning of Spraggins
English: from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Spragin, Sprakin, a pet form of Sprag (see Spragg), + post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Spraggins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Spraggins' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 12,162 in 2000 to 12,333 in 2010, indicating a 1.41% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.32%, rising from 2,349 to 2,521 during the same period. The proportion of the Spraggins surname per 100k people also saw a minor dip of 2.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,162 | #12,333 | -1.41% |
| Count | 2,349 | 2,521 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.85 | -2.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spraggins
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Spraggins' exhibited some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Black ethnicity had the highest representation at 51.33% in 2010, marking a 6.6% increase from 2000. White ethnicity decreased by 11.6%, moving from 48.28% in 2000 to 42.68% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase of 75%, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation declined by 13.73%. Hispanic representation doubled during this period, rising from 1.49% to 2.98%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained almost constant, falling by a small 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.15% | 51.33% | 6.6% |
| White | 48.28% | 42.68% | -11.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.98% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.38% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.44% | -13.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.2% | -4.76% |