Explore the Family Name Sprau
The meaning of Sprau
German (Palatinate): variant of Sprauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sprau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sprau has shown a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sprau was ranked 68,360th in popularity, but by 2010, it had improved to the 67,943rd spot, marking a change of 0.61%. The number of people carrying the Sprau surname also saw an increase from 269 in 2000 to 290 in 2010 — a growth of 7.81%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #67,943 | 0.61% |
| Count | 269 | 290 | 7.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprau
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sprau has seen minor fluctuations as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 94.42% of those with the Sprau name identified as White, declining marginally to 93.45% by 2010. Hispanic representation among those bearing the surname decreased by 7.25%, going from 4.83% in 2000 to 4.48% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.72% of individuals with the surname Sprau reported identifying with two or more ethnicities, a category that wasn't represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 93.45% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 4.83% | 4.48% | -7.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |