Explore the Family Name Springborn
The meaning of Springborn
German: from Middle Low German sprinkborn ‘spring’ (born means ‘well’), hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a spring, or a habitational name from any of several places called Springborn. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Springborn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Springborn was ranked 40,465th in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 40,672nd in 2010, a decrease of 0.51%. The number of individuals with this surname increased by 5.5% during this period, with the total count rising from 509 to 537. However, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 decreased by 5.26%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #40,672 | -0.51% |
| Count | 509 | 537 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Springborn
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Springborn surname identified as White in both 2000 (98.23%) and 2010 (95.53%), though there was a small decrease of 2.75% over the decade. In 2010, a new category emerged with 1.86% of Springborns identifying as belonging to two or more races. The percentage of Hispanic Springborns also saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 105.08%. No Springborns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 95.53% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.42% | 105.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |