Explore the Family Name Springston
The meaning of Springston
Americanized form of Dutch Springsteen or its North German cognate Springstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Springston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Springston has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Springston was ranked 27,361 in popularity but dropped to 28,498 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 4.16%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 830 to 837 within the same period, an increase of 0.84%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a drop from 0.31 to 0.28, a decline of about 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #28,498 | -4.16% |
| Count | 830 | 837 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Springston
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Springston, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 96.51% and 95.82% respectively. There was a minor decrease in this bracket by about 0.71%. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 0.72% to 1.91%, a rise of 165.28%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.20% to 1.55%, up by 29.17%. Interestingly, there were no Springstons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 compared to 1.08% in 2000. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 95.82% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 1.91% | 165.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.55% | 29.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |