Explore the Family Name Szpara
The meaning of Szpara
Polish: nickname from szpara ‘cleft, crevice’, or ‘flaw’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Andrzej, Bogdan, Krystyna, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Szpara in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Szpara experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Szpara was ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname in the United States; by 2010, it had dropped to the 63,873rd position, indicating a 6.31% dip. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 314 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, a decline of approximately 0.64%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Szpara per 100,000 residents fell by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #63,873 | -6.31% |
| Count | 314 | 312 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szpara
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Szpara identified as White, with a minor increase from 95.22% in 2000 to 95.51% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease of 39.62%, from 3.18% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. Notably, the 2010 census reported a presence of Hispanic individuals with the Szpara surname for the first time at 1.60%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 95.51% | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 1.92% | -39.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |