Explore the Family Name Coffing
The meaning of Coffing
English: variant of Coffin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coffing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coffing has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,176th popular surname with a count of 529, which rose to rank 38,582nd in 2010 with a count of 573, indicating an increase of 1.52% in rank and 8.32% in count. However, the proportion per 100,000 population slightly decreased by 5%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #38,582 | 1.52% |
| Count | 529 | 573 | 8.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coffing
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Coffing surname. In 2000, 95.46% identified as White, dropping slightly to 92.67% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.95% to 0% over the same period. However, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.51% to 4.36%. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. No change was observed in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 92.67% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 4.36% | 188.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.62% | 38.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |