Explore the Family Name Cowfer
The meaning of Cowfer
Probably an Americanized form of German Kaufer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cowfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cowfer saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 68,782 in 2000 to 77,012 in 2010, marking an approximate decline of 11.97%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 6.74%, falling from 267 to 249 in the same period. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cowfer per 100,000 people declined by 20% during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #77,012 | -11.97% |
| Count | 267 | 249 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowfer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cowfer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it was predominant among individuals identifying as White. This group represented 95.13% of the bearers of this surname in 2000, a figure which increased to 96.79% by 2010. Meanwhile, the portion of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 33% during the same period, from 3% to 2.01%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races, as these groups had zero representation both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 96.79% | 1.74% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2.01% | -33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |