2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sprissler
Originally denoted someone from the town of Sprissl.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Sprissler. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sprissler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Sprissler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sprissler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sprissler
The surname SPRISSLER is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "spritzen," which means "to squirt" or "to spray." This surname was likely given to individuals who worked as sprinklers or sprayers, perhaps in the brewing or agricultural industries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SPRISSLER name can be found in the city of Nuremberg, in the Bavarian region of Germany. In a document dated 1587, a certain Johann SPRISSLER is mentioned as a resident of the city, possibly working as a sprayer in one of the local breweries or vineyards.
As the surname spread across Germany and neighboring regions, various spellings emerged, such as SPRISSELER, SPRISSLER, and SPRISZLER. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.
In the 17th century, the SPRISSLER name appears in several town records in the Rhine Valley region, particularly in the areas around Mainz and Worms. One notable mention is of a Hans SPRISSLER, who was born in 1642 and worked as a vintner in the town of Oppenheim.
During the 18th century, the SPRISSLER surname gained prominence in the region of Saxony, in eastern Germany. A notable figure from this era was Johann Christoph SPRISSLER, born in 1712 in Leipzig. He was a respected artist and engraver, known for his intricate works depicting scenes from the Bible and classical mythology.
As the SPRISSLER family spread across Europe, they also established roots in other countries. In the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the Alsace region of France, where the name was adapted to the French spelling "SPRISSLER." One notable individual from this era was Marie-Louise SPRISSLER, born in 1828 in Strasbourg, who became a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights.
Another significant figure bearing the SPRISSLER name was Hans-Dieter SPRISSLER, born in 1935 in Munich, Germany. He was a renowned engineer and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of automotive safety systems, including the development of the modern seatbelt.
Throughout its history, the SPRISSLER surname has been associated with various professions, from vintners and brewers to artists, educators, and engineers. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the name has left its mark across several regions of Europe, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of those who have borne it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sprissler
Among Census respondents with the surname Sprissler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sprissler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sprissler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sprissler
Sprissler appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,636 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,787 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 12,636 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,787 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sprissler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #148,665 | 1.2% |
| Count | 109 | 111 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sprissler bearers went from 109 to 111 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,787 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #148,665.
FAQ
Sprissler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sprissler?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Sprissler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Sprissler?
Sprissler ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Sprissler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sprissler.
Has Sprissler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sprissler went from 109 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Sprissler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sprissler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sprissler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sprissler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (7.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sprissler (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sprissler mean?
Originally denoted someone from the town of Sprissl. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sprissler (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Sprissler?
Want to know how common the surname Sprissler is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.