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

Spragg, 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 Spragg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spragg in America

Spragg is the 22573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spragg surname appeared 1,138 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 Spragg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spragg 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 Spragg

The surname SPRAGG has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "spræc," which means "speech" or "voice." It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly talkative or had a distinctive way of speaking.

The first recorded instance of the surname SPRAGG can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273, where it appears as "Sprac." This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, with later variants including "Spragge," "Spragge," and the modern form, "SPRAGG."

In the 14th century, the name SPRAGG appeared in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it was recorded as "Sprak." Additionally, the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1384 mentions a "John Spragge," indicating the name's presence in different regions of England during this period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname SPRAGG was William SPRAGG (c. 1540-1608), who was a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. His son, Sir Edward SPRAGG (1573-1628), was a prominent figure who served as a Member of Parliament and held various administrative positions in the city of London.

In the 17th century, the name SPRAGG gained recognition through Sir Edward SPRAGG (1619-1673), an English naval officer who played a significant role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars. He was knighted for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Lowestoft in 1665.

Another notable figure from this era was John SPRAGG (1638-1720), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, from 1695 until his death.

Moving into the 18th century, Sir Edward SPRAGG (1735-1803) was a distinguished British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was knighted for his service in 1795.

Throughout these historical records and references, the surname SPRAGG has maintained its English roots and has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields, including commerce, politics, the military, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spragg

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

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

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