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

Spunt, 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 Spunt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spunt in America

Spunt is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spunt surname appeared 104 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 Spunt.

The history of the last name Spunt

The surname SPUNT is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "spunto," meaning "pointed" or "sharp-ended." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a sharp or pointed feature, such as a prominent nose or chin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SPUNT surname can be found in the Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Veneziana, a historical record of noble families in Venice, dated back to the 13th century. This suggests that the SPUNT family may have been part of the Venetian nobility during this time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Spunt (1435-1498) was a renowned painter and architect from Verona, known for his contributions to the Renaissance art and architecture of the region.

During the 17th century, the SPUNT name appeared in various records from the city of Genoa, indicating the presence of the family in the coastal regions of northwestern Italy. One notable individual was Antonio Maria Spunt (1635-1702), a Genoese merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's financial affairs.

The SPUNT surname also has ties to the island of Sicily, with records dating back to the 18th century. One prominent figure was Giuseppe Spunt (1780-1847), a Sicilian lawyer and political activist who advocated for democratic reforms and the unification of Italy.

Another notable bearer of the SPUNT surname was Enrico Spunt (1865-1941), an Italian-American inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early motion picture technology.

Throughout its history, the SPUNT surname has been associated with various professions, including the arts, commerce, law, and technology, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spunt

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

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

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