Explore the Family Name Spurr
The meaning of Spurr
English (Yorkshire): nickname for someone who made, sold, or wore spurs, from Middle English spore, spure ‘spur’ (Old English spora, spura). Compare Spoor and Spurrier.
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How common is the last name Spurr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spurr saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,914th most popular surname with a count of 1,552. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 18,354 and the count to 1,509, marking an overall drop of 8.51% in rank and 2.77% in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.07% from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,914 | #18,354 | -8.51% |
| Count | 1,552 | 1,509 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.51 | -12.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spurr
The ethnicity associated with the surname Spurr also varied over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.36% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.37% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 117.31%, though still only making up 1.13% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010, a rise of 91.75%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped by 12.64%, and the number of Black individuals decreased by 5.19%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant decrease of 37.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.37% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.86% | 91.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.52% | -12.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 1.13% | 117.31% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.73% | -5.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.4% | -37.5% |