Explore the Family Name Spratlin
The meaning of Spratlin
English: variant of Spratling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spratlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spratlin saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Spratlin was ranked as the 35,387th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 33,087th. This represents a 6.5% increase in rank over the decade. The number of individuals carrying the Spratlin surname also grew during this period, from 602 in 2000 to 692 in 2010, marking a nearly 15% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #33,087 | 6.5% |
| Count | 602 | 692 | 14.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spratlin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Spratlin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage dipped slightly from 91.20% to 89.60%. Over the same decade, the proportion of those identifying as Black increased by 25.49%, rising from 7.14% to 8.96%. There were no recorded instances of Spratlin being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, there was a small emergence of the surname among individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 89.6% | -1.75% |
| Black | 7.14% | 8.96% | 25.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |