Explore the Family Name Belfer
The meaning of Belfer
Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish be(he)lfer, ba(he)lfer ‘teacher’s assistant’ (someone who conducts children to school). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Esfir, Naum, Shira. Russian Anatoly, Boris, Aleksandra, Galina, Sofiya, Yury.
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How common is the last name Belfer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Belfer saw slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 54,880, but this dropped slightly to 57,639 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.03%. However, the total count of individuals with the name Belfer increased marginally from 351 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, a growth of 0.57%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decline of 7.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #57,639 | -5.03% |
| Count | 351 | 353 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belfer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Belfer. Notably, nearly all individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 95.73% to 94.33% over these years. A new development in 2010 was the emergence of a Hispanic identity, accounting for 3.68% of those with the Belfer surname. The proportion identifying as Black decreased from 1.42% in 2000 to none by 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.33% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |