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

Spratley, 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 Spratley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spratley in America

Spratley is the 18858th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spratley surname appeared 1,450 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 Spratley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spratley 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 Spratley

The surname Spratley is of English origin, originating in the county of Hertfordshire during the late 12th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the village of Spratley or Sprattley, a small hamlet near the town of Stevenage. The name is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "sprot" and "leah," meaning a bush or meadow frequented by small birds, possibly referring to the local landscape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1206, where a William de Sprattele is mentioned. This indicates that the surname was already in use by the early 13th century. Another early reference can be found in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1285, which mentions a Richard de Spratele.

During the 14th century, the Spratley surname can be found in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Hertfordshire from 1319, where a John de Spratlye is listed. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also mention a William de Spratelee from Hertfordshire.

Notable individuals with the Spratley surname include Sir John Spratley (c. 1470-1545), a prominent English merchant and MP for Middlesex during the reign of Henry VIII. Another noteworthy figure was Thomas Spratley (1565-1628), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Brentwood in Essex.

In the 17th century, the Spratley name appeared in various parish records across Hertfordshire and Essex. For instance, the baptismal records of St. Andrew's Church in Hertford list a William Spratley in 1609, while the marriage records of St. Mary's Church in Saffron Walden, Essex, include a John Spratley in 1643.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Spratley surname continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in Hertfordshire, Essex, and London. One notable individual was Sir William Spratley (1785-1862), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Hertfordshire, who established several schools and charities in the region.

While the surname Spratley is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, with its origins rooted in the rural landscape of Hertfordshire and a connection to the local avian life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spratley

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

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

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