Explore the Family Name Sprengel
The meaning of Sprengel
German: 1. habitational name from a place so called, north of Soltau. 2. nickname for a lively, athletic person, from Middle Low German sprengel ‘grasshopper’. 3. from Middle High German sprengel ‘aspergill, sprinkler for holy water’; of uncertain application.
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How common is the last name Sprengel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sprengel has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 78,035 in terms of popularity and had 228 counts. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 94,311 with only 194 counts, representing a change of -20.86 in rank and -14.91 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased during this period from 0.08 to 0.07, indicating a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #94,311 | -20.86% |
| Count | 228 | 194 | -14.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprengel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sprengel surname identify as White, with little to no change between 2000 and 2010 (99.56% to 99.48%, respectively). There were no recorded instances of the Sprengel surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as having two or more races within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.56% | 99.48% | -0.08% |
| 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% |