Explore the Family Name Sprinkel
The meaning of Sprinkel
Variant of Sprinkle, a surname of North German (and possibly also of Dutch) origin.
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How common is the last name Sprinkel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sprinkel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,690th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 44,193rd spot, representing an 8.61% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 506 to 487 in the same period, a drop of 3.75%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Sprinkel per 100,000 population also fell from 0.19 to 0.17, a decline of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #44,193 | -8.61% |
| Count | 506 | 487 | -3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprinkel
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sprinkel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly identified as White, with 97.43% in 2000 and 96.92% in 2010. There has only been a marginal decrease of 0.52% over this decade. One noteworthy change over the ten years was seen among those identifying with two or more ethnicities, which rose from 1.38% to 1.64%, an increase of 18.84%. However, no individuals with the surname Sprinkel were found to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 96.92% | -0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.64% | 18.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |