Explore the Family Name Sprong
The meaning of Sprong
Dutch: 1. nickname from Middle Dutch spronc ‘jumper’. 2. nickname and occupational name for someone who visits farmers with a stud-horse or breeding-bull. 3. (Van der Sprong): topographic name for someone living near a sprong ‘spring, well’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sprong in the United States?
The surname Sprong saw a slight decrease in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 47,026 in terms of use, but by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 51,176. This represents an overall change of -8.82. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 425 to 407, marking a decrease of 4.24. Its proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.16 to 0.14, a drop of 12.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #51,176 | -8.82% |
| Count | 425 | 407 | -4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprong
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there was no change recorded in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities between 2000 to 2010. However, there was a notable shift within the White and Hispanic communities. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname Sprong increased slightly from 97.88 to 98.53, an increase of 0.66. There was also a noticeable decrease within the Hispanic community, going from 1.65 to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 98.53% | 0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |