Explore the Family Name Spreadbury
The meaning of Spreadbury
English: habitational name from Sprotbrough in Yorkshire. The placename derives from an Old English personal name Sprot(t)a or the Old English word sprota ‘sprout, shoot, twig’ + burh ‘fortress’ (dative case byrig).
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How common is the last name Spreadbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spreadbury has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 105,374 in 2000, it fell to 108,734 in 2010, a decline of approximately 3.19%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 157 in 2000 to 163 in 2010, a growth of about 3.82%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,374 | #108,734 | -3.19% |
| Count | 157 | 163 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spreadbury
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Spreadbury surname identify as White. In 2000, around 98.09% reported this ethnic identity, which slightly decreased to 96.93% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 96.93% | -1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |