Explore the Family Name Sprowles
The meaning of Sprowles
Scottish and English (Gloucestershire): variant of Sprowls.
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How common is the last name Sprowles in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sprowles has seen a surge in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked at 71,808 in terms of prevalence but climbed to 67,126 by 2010, representing a rise of 6.52%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 253 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, an upswing of 16.21%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people grew by 11.11% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #67,126 | 6.52% |
| Count | 253 | 294 | 16.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sprowles
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sprowles. In 2000, 96.05% identified as White, but this dipped slightly to 94.56% in 2010. There was also a small decrease in the percentage identifying as Black, from 1.98% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname rose to 1.70% in 2010 from nothing in 2000. Also noteworthy is the emergence of those claiming two or more races under this surname, accounting for 2.04% in 2010 while there was none in 2000. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups reported no change during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.56% | -1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |