Explore the Family Name Sprauer
The meaning of Sprauer
East German: dialect variant of Spreuer, from Middle High German spriu(w)e ‘chaff’, a derisive nickname for a useless person.
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How common is the last name Sprauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, data regarding the surname Sprauer shows some interesting trends in popularity over time. In 2000, Sprauer was ranked as the 66,676th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 65,593rd place – a change of 1.62%. The actual number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 277 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.03%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Sprauer per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #65,593 | 1.62% |
| Count | 277 | 302 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprauer
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of people with the Sprauer surname identify as White. As of 2000, this demographic accounted for a significant 96.03% of all Sprauers, although this figure slightly dipped to 95.7% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Sprauers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, a new development was observed in 2010, where 2.65% of Sprauers identified as Hispanic, a category which showed no presence in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.7% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |