Explore the Family Name Sprigg
The meaning of Sprigg
English: nickname for a tall, thin person, from Middle English sprig(ge) ‘twig, branch’ (apparently of Old Norse or Low German origin, first recorded as a vocabulary word in English in the 15th century).
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How common is the last name Sprigg in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sprigg has experienced a slight decline over the decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 47485 in terms of popularity which slightly decreased to 48628 by 2010, a -2.41% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 420 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people showed a slight decrease from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a change of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #48,628 | -2.41% |
| Count | 420 | 434 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprigg
In relation to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sprigg, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, by 2010, about 1.38% of those with the surname identified as belonging to two or more races. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.24% in 2000 to 92.40% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.67% in 2000 to 3.00% in 2010, a significant increase of 79.64%. Those identifying as Black also saw a slight increase from 2.14% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 92.4% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3% | 79.64% |
| Black | 2.14% | 2.3% | 7.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |