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

Springs, 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 Springs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Springs in America

Springs is the 8446th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Springs surname appeared 3,911 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Springs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Springs 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 Springs

The surname SPRINGS is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in England. It is believed to have originated as a habitational name, referring to individuals who lived near a natural spring or well. The word "spring" was derived from the Old English term "spring," which means a natural source of water emerging from the ground.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SPRINGS can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the 13th century, where a certain Henry de la Springe is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a specific location or place called "Spring" or "Springe."

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across different counties in England, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a William atte Sprenge was listed in 1327. The prefix "atte" was commonly used at that time to indicate someone's place of residence or origin.

As time passed, the surname evolved, and different spellings emerged, such as Springe, Sprynge, and eventually, the modern form SPRINGS. This evolution is often attributed to variations in dialects, scribal errors, and the gradual standardization of English spelling.

One notable individual bearing the surname SPRINGS was John Springs, a 16th-century English publisher and bookseller active in London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He is credited with publishing several notable works, including Sir Philip Sidney's "Arcadia" in 1590.

Another prominent figure was Sir William Spring, a 17th-century English lawyer and politician who served as the Recorder of Bristol from 1633 to 1642. He played a significant role in the events leading up to the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, Reverend Samuel Springs (1718-1800) was a renowned Presbyterian minister and educator in Pennsylvania, USA. He served as the president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) from 1768 to 1775.

The 19th century saw the rise of Thomas Springs (1842-1911), a successful English businessman and industrialist who founded the Springs Cotton Mills in Lancashire, which became a major textile manufacturing company.

In more recent times, Rachel Springs (1923-2014) was an American actress and singer known for her roles on Broadway and in various television shows throughout the 20th century.

While these are just a few examples, the surname SPRINGS has a rich history spanning centuries and continents, reflecting the diverse lives and accomplishments of those who have carried this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Springs

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

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

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