Explore the Family Name Cullifer
The meaning of Cullifer
English: possibly be a variant of Colliver and perhaps Culver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cullifer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cullifer has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,210th most common and by 2010, its ranking had slipped slightly to 48,160, indicating a 2.01% decline. However, the actual count of people with the surname Cullifer increased from 423 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, reflecting a 3.78% rise. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a drop of 6.25%, falling from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #48,160 | -2.01% |
| Count | 423 | 439 | 3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cullifer
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Cullifer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, representing 95.51% and 94.99% respectively. This indicates a minor decrease of 0.54%. The next largest ethnicity group was those identifying as Two or more races, which also saw a small decrease from 1.65% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented 1.89% in 2000 and slightly less at 1.82% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Cullifer identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 94.99% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.82% | -3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.59% | -3.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |