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

Spottsville, 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 Spottsville surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spottsville in America

Spottsville is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spottsville surname appeared 122 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 Spottsville.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spottsville 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 Spottsville

The surname "SPOTTSVILLE" has its origins in England, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "spot" and "ville," which together referred to a settlement or village situated near a prominent landmark or geographical feature.

One of the earliest records of this name can be found in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Worcestershire, where a certain John Spottsville was listed as a churchwarden in 1589. The name's connection to a specific location is further evidenced by the village of Spottsville in Gloucestershire, which likely gave rise to the surname.

During the late 17th century, the Spottsville family seems to have gained prominence in the county of Wiltshire, with several members appearing in local land records and tax rolls. A notable figure from this period was William Spottsville (1632-1705), a prosperous landowner and magistrate in the town of Warminster.

In the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of England, with documented instances in Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable bearer was Reverend Thomas Spottsville (1706-1782), a renowned clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Peter's Church in Leeds.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold, some members of the Spottsville family ventured abroad, with records indicating their presence in the British colonies of North America and the Caribbean. A significant figure from this era was Captain James Spottsville (1755-1824), a naval officer who served with distinction during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the surname Spottsville continued to be found across various regions of England, with several individuals making contributions in fields such as academia, law, and business. One prominent figure was Sir George Spottsville (1821-1897), a renowned barrister and judge who presided over several high-profile cases in the latter half of the century.

While the surname Spottsville is not among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and geographical connections provide a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of English heritage and the evolution of family names over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spottsville

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

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

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