Explore the Family Name Affolter
The meaning of Affolter
German: topographic name from Middle High German affolter, affalter ‘apple tree’, a common South German toponym; or a habitational name for someone from Affoldern (Hesse) or Affoltern (Switzerland). Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Affolter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Affolter has increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank moved from 32,227 to 30,735, signifying a positive change of 4.63%. The count, or the total number of people with this surname, also rose by 12.46% during this period, from 674 to 758 individuals. The proportion per 100k also displayed an increase, moving from 0.25 to 0.26, indicating a 4.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #30,735 | 4.63% |
| Count | 674 | 758 | 12.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Affolter
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Affolter, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, was predominantly White in both 2000 and 2010, although it saw a slight decrease from 97.92% to 96.44%. The small percentage of Hispanic bearers of the surname experienced a growth of 3.93%, increasing from 1.78% to 1.85%. In 2010, the census began recording individuals who identified with two or more races, which constituted 1.32% of the Affolters. However, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.44% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.85% | 3.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |