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

O'Sprous, 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 O'Sprous surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of O'Sprous in America

O'Sprous is the 147095th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The O'Sprous surname appeared 103 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname O'Sprous.

The history of the last name O'Sprous

The surname Sprous has its origins in medieval England, particularly in the Anglo-Saxon period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "spræc," which means lively or energetic, and may have referred to a person known for their spirited nature. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling evolved, leading to variants including Sprows, Sprouse, and Sprus.

In the historical context, the name does not appear in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which primarily recorded lands and holders in Norman England. However, it began appearing in various parish records and tax rolls in the subsequent centuries. The name Sprous and its variants were often noted in the regions of Norfolk and Suffolk in England, areas known for their early adoption of surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sprous dates back to the late 13th century, with a William Sprous found in the Assize Rolls of Norfolk in 1275. This document provides a glimpse into disputes and legal proceedings of the time, indicating that individuals with this surname were established enough to be involved in such matters.

In the 14th century, another notable figure was John Sprous, who appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327. These rolls were essentially tax records, suggesting that John Sprous was a taxpayer in good standing during the reign of King Edward III.

Moving forward to the 16th century, Elizabeth Sprouse (born c. 1530) was recorded in the parish records of St. Margaret's Church in Norwich. She married Thomas Brampton in 1552, indicating that the surname had established itself firmly in the region by this time.

The 17th century saw the name Sprous cross the Atlantic with the early settlers of the New World. One such individual was Richard Sprouse, who emigrated to Virginia in 1643, becoming one of the early colonial inhabitants. His descendants played a role in the growth of the early American colonies.

In the 19th century, the name continued to gain prominence. Philip Sprouse (born 1820), a notable figure in local politics in Norfolk, England, served as a member of the local council and was instrumental in several public works projects in the region.

Throughout history, the surname Sprous has stood the test of time, evolving in pronunciation and spelling but always rooted in its Anglo-Saxon heritage. Its bearers have played various roles, from medieval taxpaying citizens to early American settlers, making their mark across continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name O'Sprous

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname O'Sprous.

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for O'Sprous 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.

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 O'Sprous was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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