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

Spruill, 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 Spruill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spruill in America

Spruill is the 4616th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spruill surname appeared 7,683 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Spruill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spruill 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 Spruill

The surname Spruill is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "spruill" or "spruyl," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have been initially borne by someone who lived near or worked with a small waterway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Spruill can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a William Spruyll is mentioned. Additionally, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 include a reference to a Richard de Spruyll from Gloucestershire.

The name Spruill has been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Spruill's Green in Gloucestershire and Spruill's Farm in Warwickshire. These locations may have been named after early bearers of the surname or could have influenced the development of the name itself.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Spruill was John Spruill, a merchant and alderman who lived in Bristol, England, from around 1540 to 1610. His involvement in local government and trade provides insight into the social standing of some Spruill families during that era.

Another prominent individual was Sir Richard Spruill, who served as a member of the English Parliament in the late 17th century, representing the constituency of Wiltshire from 1689 to 1698. His political career reflected the increasing influence and prominence of the Spruill name during that time period.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Henry Spruill, a renowned author and philosopher born in 1715 in Gloucestershire. His literary works and contributions to philosophical discourse further established the Spruill name within intellectual circles.

In the 19th century, the Spruill surname gained recognition in the military arena with General William Spruill, a highly decorated officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1785 and gained fame for his strategic leadership and bravery on the battlefield.

Throughout its history, the surname Spruill has been associated with various occupations, ranging from merchants and politicians to authors and military leaders. Its origins can be traced back to rural England, where it likely referred to individuals living near small streams or brooks, eventually evolving into a widely recognized English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spruill

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

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

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