Explore the Family Name Sproule
The meaning of Sproule
Scottish: variant of Sproul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sproule in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sproule decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,325 and by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 31,960, a decrease of nearly 9%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a decrease over this period, going from 760 in 2000 to 722 in 2010, representing a 5% decline. The proportion of the population with the Sproule surname per 100,000 people also experienced a reduction, dropping 14.29% from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,325 | #31,960 | -8.99% |
| Count | 760 | 722 | -5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sproule
With regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts among those with the Sproule surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, though the percentage declined slightly from 87.24% to 86.15%. The Hispanic representation increased modestly from 10.39% to 11.08%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a notable increase of 80.43%, moving from 0.92% to 1.66%. Meanwhile, the percentage that identified as Black decreased significantly from 1.05% to 0.69%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.24% | 86.15% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 10.39% | 11.08% | 6.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.66% | 80.43% |
| Black | 1.05% | 0.69% | -34.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |