Explore the Family Name Spraker
The meaning of Spraker
Americanized form of German Sprecher ‘speaker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spraker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spraker has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 26,614th in popularity across the United States, dropping to 31,150th place by 2010, reflecting a 17.04% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 861 in 2000 to 745 in 2010, showing a 13.47% decrease. The proportion of people named Spraker per 100,000 people decreased by 21.87%, going from 0.32 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #31,150 | -17.04% |
| Count | 861 | 745 | -13.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.25 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spraker
The ethnicity associated with the Spraker surname has also seen changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly, from 96.52% to 94.63%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0.70% to zero. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased substantially, from 0.93% to 1.48%, marking a 59.14% increase. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a notable increase, from 1.63% to 2.42%. The surname saw its first appearances within the Hispanic community, rising from 0% to 1.07% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 94.63% | -1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.63% | 2.42% | 48.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.48% | 59.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |