Explore the Family Name Sprehe
The meaning of Sprehe
North German: probably a variant of Spreen, from sprēi, a variant of Middle Low German sprēn ‘starling’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Sprehe in the United States?
The Sprehe surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced slight changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 56,246 in terms of popularity with a representation of 340 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, despite an increase in count to 352 individuals, the rank had dipped to 57,781, marking a decrease of 2.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #57,781 | -2.73% |
| Count | 340 | 352 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprehe
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Sprehe surname identified as White. In 2000, 97.65% of Sprehes were of this ethnic identity, but there was a slight drop in 2010 to 96.88%. There was no change or presence observed in other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.88% | -0.79% |
| 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% |