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

Spruiell, 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 Spruiell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spruiell in America

Spruiell is the 30799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spruiell surname appeared 756 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 Spruiell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spruiell 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 Spruiell

The surname SPRUIELL is believed to have originated in England during the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "spruill" or "spruiel," meaning "a small stream or brook." This suggests that the name likely emerged in an area where a family lived near a small body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1197, where a Richard Spruiell is mentioned as a landowner. The name is also found in various medieval records from the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon, indicating its presence in the southwest region of England during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Spruyhell," can be found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire, suggesting a potential connection to that county as well. During this period, the name may have also been associated with specific place names, such as Spruiell's Brook or Spruiell's Marsh, though these locations are now lost to history.

One notable figure bearing the SPRUIELL surname was Sir John Spruiell (1425-1492), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Somerset. He served as a member of Parliament and was knighted for his service to the Crown during the Wars of the Roses.

Another individual of note was William Spruiell (1566-1623), a clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Devizes, Wiltshire. His sermons and writings from the early 17th century provide insight into the religious and social climate of the time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the SPRUIELL family emigrated to the American colonies, settling in Virginia. One of the earliest recorded individuals from this line was Thomas Spruiell (1710-1782), a plantation owner and prominent figure in the colonial society of Virginia.

Another notable American bearer of the name was Samuel Spruiell (1774-1848), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and the United States House of Representatives. He was an influential figure in the early years of the United States.

Throughout its history, the SPRUIELL surname has maintained a presence in various regions of England and, later, in the United States. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has endured and continues to be carried by individuals across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spruiell

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

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

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