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

Spillers, 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 Spillers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spillers in America

Spillers is the 12292nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spillers surname appeared 2,529 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Spillers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spillers 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 Spillers

The surname SPILLERS is of English origin, traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old English word "spillan," meaning "to spill" or "to pour." The name likely referred to an occupation or trade, such as a miller, brewer, or someone involved in the production or distribution of liquids.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Spiller." This official census record from the reign of King Edward I provides valuable insights into the distribution and variations of surnames during that period.

In the medieval era, the SPILLERS name was concentrated in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk in East Anglia. Some records also suggest its presence in the counties of Kent and Surrey in the southeast of England.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the SPILLERS surname. However, it does mention place names like "Spelhurst" and "Spillemannesberie," which may have influenced the development of the surname in later centuries.

Notably, the SPILLERS name has been associated with several prominent individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir John Spillers (c. 1480-1545), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for the City of London during the reign of Henry VIII.

Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Spillers (1625-1690), a Puritan minister and author who played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of 17th-century England.

In the 18th century, William Spillers (1717-1783) was a respected lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Scotland.

The 19th century saw the emergence of James Spillers (1842-1905), a successful businessman and industrialist who founded the Spillers Company, a major manufacturer of animal feed and flour in the United Kingdom.

Lastly, Sir Charles Spillers (1880-1962) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Turkey and later held the position of Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office.

While the SPILLERS surname has evolved over centuries, its roots can be traced back to the occupational origins of the medieval English language, reflecting the trades and professions associated with the handling and distribution of liquids.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spillers

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

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

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