Explore the Family Name Christoffer
The meaning of Christoffer
German: from the personal name Christoffer (see Christopher).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Christoffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Christoffer saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 58999 to 60790, a change of -3.04%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 3.12% from 321 to 331 in the same period. The proportion of people with the surname Christoffer per 100,000 also decreased by -8.33%, indicating that while more people carry the name, it's become relatively less common in the larger population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #60,790 | -3.04% |
| Count | 321 | 331 | 3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christoffer
The ethnicity associated with the surname Christoffer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is primarily White. In 2000, 95.64% of the bearers of the surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 98.49% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, going from 2.49% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Christoffer who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 98.49% | 2.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |