Explore the Family Name Sprik
The meaning of Sprik
Dutch: possibly from Dutch sprik ‘thin’, a nickname for a thin person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sprik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sprik experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,659 in popularity but fell to 81,458 by 2010, indicating a 10.59% drop. The number of individuals bearing this name also decreased during this period, as the count slipped from 245 to 232, reflecting a 5.31% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Sprik per 100k population saw an 11.11% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #81,458 | -10.59% |
| Count | 245 | 232 | -5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprik
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that nearly all individuals with the surname Sprik identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group, from 97.96% in 2000 to 94.40% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic segment, which did not appear in the 2000 data, accounted for 4.31% of individuals with the Sprik surname in 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 94.4% | -3.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |