Explore the Family Name Sproat
The meaning of Sproat
English: variant of Sprott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sproat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sproat experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 24,406th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 26,833rd position. This was a decline of nearly 10%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 961 in 2000 to 906 in 2010, marking a reduction of about 5.72%. The proportion of people with the Sproat surname per 100,000 individuals declined by 13.89% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #26,833 | -9.94% |
| Count | 961 | 906 | -5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sproat
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes among those bearing the Sproat surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander halved from 3.95% to 1.99%. White individuals with this surname made up 90.32% in 2000, slightly declining to 88.52% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased substantially from 4.06% to 7.40%. The Hispanic representation also saw slight growth from 1.56% to 1.77%. The Black population and the American Indian and Alaskan Native population with this surname remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.32% | 88.52% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 4.06% | 7.4% | 82.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.95% | 1.99% | -49.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.77% | 13.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |