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

Sprewer, 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 Sprewer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sprewer in America

Sprewer is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sprewer surname appeared 141 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 Sprewer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sprewer 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 Sprewer

The surname SPREWER is of German origin, first appearing in records from the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "sprewære," which referred to a person who sold or traded in straw or hay. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in this trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in Bavaria. A certain Hans Sprewer is mentioned in a document from 1467, indicating that the name was already established in this region by the mid-15th century.

As the name spread throughout German-speaking areas, it underwent various spellings and regional variations, such as Sprauer, Sprauer, and Sprewer. In some regions, the name may have also been influenced by local dialects or pronunciations.

A notable individual bearing the SPREWER name was Johann Sprewer, a Lutheran theologian and reformer born in Nuremberg in 1520. He played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Germany and authored several theological works during his lifetime.

Another historical figure was Christoph Sprewer, a German painter and engraver from Augsburg, who lived between 1570 and 1635. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, a certain Friedrich Sprewer gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the city of Dresden. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy classes of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable bearer of the SPREWER name was Wilhelm Sprewer, a German engineer and inventor born in 1825. He is credited with several important innovations in the field of steam engine design and manufacturing.

Finally, one cannot discuss the SPREWER surname without mentioning the German author and poet, Lena Sprewer, who lived from 1890 to 1962. Her works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earned her widespread acclaim and numerous literary awards during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sprewer

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

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

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