Explore the Family Name Colfer
The meaning of Colfer
Irish (Wexford): probably an altered form of English Culver or Colliver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colfer in the United States?
The surname Colfer saw a slight decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 38,141st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 40,610th. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 546 in 2000 to 538 in 2010, representing a drop of 1.47%. The proportion of U.S. residents with the surname Colfer for every 100,000 people also dropped by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #40,610 | -6.47% |
| Count | 546 | 538 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colfer
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Colfer stayed fairly consistent between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, with a tiny increase from 92.86% in 2000 to 92.94% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant growth of 45.31%, rising from 2.56% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races decreased from 1.28% to 0.93%. Meanwhile, the Black population with this surname dropped entirely to 0% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 92.94% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.72% | 45.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0.93% | -27.34% |
| Black | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |