Explore the Family Name Spreen
The meaning of Spreen
North German: nickname for someone thought to resemble a starling in some way, Middle Low German sprēn. Some characteristic forenames: German Johannes, Gerhart, Otto.
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How common is the last name Spreen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spreen has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Spreen ranked as the 38,263rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 40,016th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the surname Spreen increased from 544 in 2000 to 548 in 2010, a growth of approximately 0.74%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k population, there was a slight decrease of around 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #40,016 | -4.58% |
| Count | 544 | 548 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spreen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Spreen indicates subtle shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White decreased from 98.53% to 95.44%, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.92% to 2.55%. Additionally, the data shows a small emergence of individuals with mixed ethnicity, representing about 1.09% of the Spreens in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the percentage of Spreens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 95.44% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.55% | 177.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |