Find out how popular the last name Sparta is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sparta.

Sparta, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sparta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sparta in America

Sparta is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sparta surname appeared 315 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sparta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sparta to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sparta

The surname "SPARTA" is believed to have originated in Greece, specifically in the region of Laconia, where the ancient city-state of Sparta was located. This name likely emerged during the Classical Period of Ancient Greece, around the 5th century BC.

The name "SPARTA" is derived from the Greek word "Σπάρτη" (Spartē), which was the name of the ancient city-state. The city itself was named after the mythological figure Sparta, who was a daughter of King Eurotas and the nymph Leuké. The city was renowned for its military prowess and rigid social structure, which heavily influenced the development of the Spartan culture and way of life.

Historically, the name "SPARTA" first appeared in various ancient Greek texts and records, including the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon, who documented the events and battles involving the Spartans. Additionally, the name was mentioned in numerous inscriptions and archaeological artifacts found in the region of Laconia and other parts of Greece.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SPARTA" was Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave revolt against the Roman Republic between 73-71 BC. He became a legendary figure in ancient history and has been commemorated in various literary works and films.

Another notable figure was Sparta Nikephoros, a Byzantine nobleman and military commander who lived in the 11th century AD. He was a prominent figure during the reign of Emperor Basil II and played a key role in the Byzantine campaigns against the Bulgarians.

During the Middle Ages, the surname "SPARTA" appeared in various Greek manuscripts and records, particularly those associated with noble families or military personnel. One such example is the Byzantine general Alexios Sparta, who served under Emperor Manuel I Komnenos in the 12th century.

In more modern times, the surname "SPARTA" has been associated with several individuals, including George Sparta (1918-2003), a Greek-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract works and public installations.

Additionally, Sparta Puss (1953-2008), also known as Deborah Harry, was an American singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the iconic punk rock band Blondie. She was renowned for her distinctive vocal style and influential fashion sense.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sparta

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sparta.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sparta was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sparta has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sparta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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