Explore the Family Name Sprang
The meaning of Sprang
1. German and Dutch: related to Old High German spranc, Dutch sprang ‘spring’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a spring or well. 2. Dutch (Van Sprang): habitational name from Sprang in North Brabant.
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How common is the last name Sprang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sprang has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 34,259, but by 2010, it had slipped to 35,764 - a drop of 4.39%. However, the actual count of people with this surname saw a marginal increase from 626 in 2000 to 628 in 2010, showing growth of 0.32%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.23 to 0.21, indicating a decrease of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #35,764 | -4.39% |
| Count | 626 | 628 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprang
When looking at the ethnicity breakdown of the surname Sprang, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority are White, with a slight decrease from 96.49% in 2000 to 96.18% in 2010. The population identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.67%, while the Hispanic representation increased by 24.22%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities remained stable at 0.80%. There were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 96.18% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.59% | 24.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.8% | -16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |