Explore the Family Name Spurrier
The meaning of Spurrier
English: occupational name for someone who made spurs, from Middle English sporier(e), spurier(e) ‘spurrier’ (an agent derivative of Middle English spore, spure ‘spur’).
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How common is the last name Spurrier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spurrier has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Spurrier was ranked 15,765th in terms of popularity but dropped to the 16,789th spot by 2010, reflecting a -6.5% change. Although its popularity rank decreased, the actual count of individuals bearing the Spurrier surname increased marginally from 1,699 to 1,701 within this same period, representing a 0.12% uptick. However, when evaluating the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -7.94%, going from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,765 | #16,789 | -6.5% |
| Count | 1,699 | 1,701 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.58 | -7.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spurrier
The Spurrier surname also reflects a diverse ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Spurrier surname identified as White at 96.29%. By 2010, although still predominant, the percentage of those identifying as White had decreased slightly to 94.59%. During this period, some growth was seen amongst those identifying with multiple ethnicities, rising from 1.24% to 1.35%. The most significant increase was observed in the Hispanic category, which saw a jump from 1.00% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010, reflecting a 123% growth. The Black ethnicity also saw a noteworthy increase from 0.41% to 0.71%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group rose from 0.71% to 0.76%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.59% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.23% | 123% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.35% | 8.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.76% | 7.04% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.71% | 73.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0% |