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

Spuller, 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 Spuller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spuller in America

Spuller is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spuller surname appeared 113 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 Spuller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spuller 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 Spuller

The surname "SPULLER" is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, specifically in Bavaria and parts of Austria, around the 13th century.

The name "SPULLER" is derived from the German word "spulen," which means "to spool" or "to wind." It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who worked as spinners or weavers, as their profession involved winding and spooling threads or yarns.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SPULLER" can be found in the "Stadtbücher" (town books) of Nuremberg, which date back to the 14th century. These municipal records mention several individuals with the surname, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, the name "SPULLER" appeared in various historical records, including church registers and tax rolls. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Hans Spuller, a merchant from Augsburg, who lived from 1512 to 1587, and Margaretha Spuller, a respected midwife from Freiburg, who practiced her profession in the late 1500s.

During the 17th century, the name "SPULLER" continued to spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions. Johann Spuller, a renowned clockmaker from Ulm, lived from 1629 to 1703 and was known for his intricate and accurate timepieces.

In the 18th century, the name "SPULLER" gained prominence in the literary world. Friedrich Spuller, a German poet and playwright, was born in 1763 and gained recognition for his satirical works and critiques of society at the time.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "SPULLER" continued to be associated with various professions and individuals. In the 19th century, Gustav Spuller, a German politician and statesman, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the German Empire from 1897 to 1900.

While the name "SPULLER" has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, the historical records and mentions mentioned above provide insights into the origin, evolution, and significance of this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spuller

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

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

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