Explore the Family Name Spruell
The meaning of Spruell
Scottish (Renfrewshire): variant of Sproul. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Spruell in the United States?
According to the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spruell experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The census data shows that the rank of the surname Spruell dropped slightly by 5.65 percent, moving from the 15,910th spot in 2000 to the 16,809th spot in 2010. However, the count of people with the Spruell surname increased marginally by 1.19 percent, which indicates that despite dropping in rank, the surname has become more common. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.45 percent, further indicating a decrease in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,910 | #16,809 | -5.65% |
| Count | 1,678 | 1,698 | 1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.58 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spruell
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals interesting insights about people with the Spruell surname. In 2000, the majority of Spruells identified as White (55.24 percent), followed by Black (39.99 percent). By 2010, while the percentage of White Spruells had decreased slightly to 53.59 percent, the percentage of Black Spruells remained nearly constant, showing a minor drop to 39.87 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic Spruell population saw the most significant increase over the decade, rising by 64.60 percent. Additionally, there was an 11.90 percent increase in Asian/Pacific Islander Spruells and a 28.84 percent rise in those identifying with two or more races. The American Indian and Alaskan Native Spruell population also saw a small increase of 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.24% | 53.59% | -2.99% |
| Black | 39.99% | 39.87% | -0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 2.77% | 28.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.65% | 64.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.65% | 8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.47% | 11.9% |