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

Spearmon, 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 Spearmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spearmon in America

Spearmon is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spearmon surname appeared 177 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 Spearmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spearmon 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 Spearmon

The surname SPEARMON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Derbyshire. It is derived from the Old English words "spere" and "mann," meaning "spear-man" or "soldier who wields a spear."

SPEARMON is thought to have been an occupational surname, initially given to individuals who were professional soldiers or warriors skilled in the use of spears. This name likely emerged as a way to distinguish these individuals from others in their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SPEARMON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Derbyshire from 1196, where a certain Robert Spearman is mentioned. This document suggests that the surname was already in use by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name SPEARMON appeared in various legal documents and records across Derbyshire and neighboring counties. For instance, a John Spearman was documented in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the surname SPEARMON began to spread beyond its original geographical boundaries. In 1379, a Thomas Sperman was recorded in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire, showcasing an early variation of the spelling.

One notable historical figure with the surname SPEARMON was Sir John Spearman (1535-1616), a prominent English politician and military commander who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the English campaigns against the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Another individual of note was Reverend Robert Spearman (1703-1761), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "An Enquiry After Philosophy and Theology" published in 1755.

In the 18th century, the surname SPEARMON spread further across England and into other parts of the British Isles. John Spearman (1760-1836), a Scottish mathematician and academic, made significant contributions to the field of geometry during this time.

The 19th century saw the SPEARMON name continue to gain prominence. Sir Joseph Spearman (1810-1887) was a British naval officer and explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions and made important contributions to the mapping of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname SPEARMON in recent history was Jesse Spearmon (born 1984), an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in the 200-meter dash in 2012.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spearmon

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

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 Spearmon 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 Spearmon 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 Spearmon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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