Explore the Family Name Biffle
The meaning of Biffle
Americanized form of German Büffel: from late Middle High German büffel ‘buffalo’ (in some areas ‘bull’), probably appled as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house name or as a nickname for a loutish person. The surname Büffel is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Biffle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Biffle changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Biffle was ranked 26,163rd most common surname in the United States and by 2010, it had slipped to the 26,949th spot, a decrease of 3.0%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 879 in 2000 to 900 in 2010, representing a modest increase of 2.39%. The proportion of people named Biffle per 100,000 population decreased by 6.06%, from 0.33 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #26,949 | -3% |
| Count | 879 | 900 | 2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biffle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group of individuals with the surname Biffle identified as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 71.90% in 2000 to 69.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 24.35% in 2000 to 24.67% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Biffles identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010 - an increase of 86.86%. The proportion identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.82% to 2.22%. No Biffles identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.9% | 69.11% | -3.88% |
| Black | 24.35% | 24.67% | 1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.56% | 86.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.22% | 21.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |