Explore the Family Name Springmeyer
The meaning of Springmeyer
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm was situated by a spring (Middle High German sprinc ‘spring, wellhead’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Springmeyer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Springmeyer saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,252nd most popular, while by 2010, it had slipped to 58,735th. Despite this, the total count of individuals bearing the name increased modestly over this period, from 333 to 345, representing a growth of 3.6%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #58,735 | -2.59% |
| Count | 333 | 345 | 3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Springmeyer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Springmeyer surname. In 2000, 96.7% of individuals with this name were identified as White, a figure that slightly declined to 96.23% by 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 1.8% of Springmeyers in 2000, but this category was not represented in the 2010 data. The Hispanic representation within the Springmeyer population emerged in the 2010 Census, accounting for 1.45% of individuals. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in either year's data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.23% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |