Explore the Family Name Christoffel
The meaning of Christoffel
German: from a pet form of Christoffer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Christoffel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Christoffel saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,109th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 47,429th spot, marking an improvement of 1.41%. The number of people named Christoffel also grew from 413 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, showing an increase of 8.23%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #47,429 | 1.41% |
| Count | 413 | 447 | 8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christoffel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the surname Christoffel between 2000 and 2010. White individuals made up the majority of those with this surname, though their percentage dropped slightly from 95.88% to 92.84%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic population within this surname group, from 1.45% to 3.58%. The category of "two or more races" appeared in the 2000 census data at 1.45%, but was not present in 2010. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased to 2.91% in 2010, after no reported representation in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 92.84% | -3.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 3.58% | 146.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |