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

Spoon, 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 Spoon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spoon in America

Spoon is the 10728th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spoon surname appeared 2,977 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 Spoon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spoon 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 Spoon

The surname Spoon is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "spón" meaning a chip or splinter of wood. It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname, referring to a maker or seller of spoons, or perhaps even a woodworker who specialized in carving spoons and other wooden utensils.

The earliest recorded instance of the Spoon surname dates back to the 13th century, found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273, where a Robert le Sponer was mentioned. This early spelling variation, "le Sponer," further supports the occupational origin of the name.

In the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, there are no direct references to the Spoon surname, but it does mention several place names that may have contributed to the development of the surname, such as Sponden in Derbyshire and Spondon in Nottinghamshire.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Spoon surname was John Spoon, a merchant from London who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable individual was Sir Henry Spoon, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War.

During the 16th century, the Spoon family established themselves in Northamptonshire, where they held land and property. William Spoon (1510-1578) was a wealthy landowner and magistrate in the county, and his descendants continued to play a prominent role in the local community for several generations.

In the 17th century, Thomas Spoon (1635-1702) was a well-known Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of St. Sepulchre's Church in London. His writings on religious topics were widely read and influential during his time.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Spoon (1678-1751), a successful merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1736. He was also a member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, one of the prestigious livery companies in the City of London.

The Spoon surname has also been present in other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland, where it may have derived from different origins or been adopted by families of different backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spoon

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

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

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