Explore the Family Name Bafford
The meaning of Bafford
English: variant of Pafford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bafford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bafford experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 60,083 to 62,359, a change of -3.79%. In terms of count, however, there was a minor increase in the number of individuals with this surname, going up by 2.23% from 314 in 2000 to 321 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly declined from 0.12 to 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #62,359 | -3.79% |
| Count | 314 | 321 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bafford
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were changes among individuals with the surname Bafford between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as two or more races, starting from 0% in 2000 to 4.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White fell by 13.49%, from 79.94% to 69.16%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.23% to 3.43%, a growth of 53.81%. Those identifying as Black also saw an increase, from 16.56% to 22.12%, reflecting a 33.57% rise over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.94% | 69.16% | -13.49% |
| Black | 16.56% | 22.12% | 33.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 3.43% | 53.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |