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

Spottedhorse, 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 Spottedhorse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spottedhorse in America

Spottedhorse is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spottedhorse surname appeared 169 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 Spottedhorse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spottedhorse 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 Spottedhorse

The surname SPOTTEDHORSE originated in the Native American tribes of the Great Plains region of North America, specifically among the Sioux and Cheyenne peoples. It can be traced back to the 18th century when these nomadic tribes roamed the vast prairies.

The name SPOTTEDHORSE is a direct translation from the native languages, likely derived from a combination of words describing a horse with a distinctive spotted coat pattern. It may have been initially bestowed upon an individual known for their skills in identifying or taming such horses.

Historical records from the early 19th century, including accounts from European explorers and traders, occasionally mention encounters with individuals bearing this surname or variations of it, such as APPALOOSAHORSE or PAINTEDPONY.

One of the earliest documented instances of the SPOTTEDHORSE name is found in the journals of Lewis and Clark, who recorded meeting a Sioux warrior named Spotted Horse during their famous expedition in 1804-1806.

Another notable figure was Chief Spotted Horse, a respected leader of the Brulé Sioux band in the mid-19th century, known for his diplomacy and efforts to maintain peace with the encroaching settlers.

In the late 19th century, a Cheyenne warrior named Spotted Horse gained recognition for his bravery during the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, fighting alongside legendary leaders like Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.

During the Indian Wars of the late 1800s, a Sioux scout named Spotted Horse served as a guide for the U.S. Army, playing a crucial role in several campaigns against hostile tribes.

In more recent times, the SPOTTEDHORSE surname has been carried by individuals like John Spotted Horse (1923-1989), a renowned Lakota artist and activist who advocated for Native American rights and cultural preservation.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and significance of the SPOTTEDHORSE surname, which has endured as a testament to the cultural heritage and traditions of the Native American tribes of the Great Plains.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spottedhorse

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

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

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