Explore the Family Name Cypher
The meaning of Cypher
Americanized form of German Seifer or of its variant Seiffer. Compare Sypher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cypher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cypher has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 19,007, but by 2010 it had moved up to 19,731. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,326 in 2000 to 1,365 in 2010, marking a 2.94% change. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.12%, indicating that while the total number of people with this surname grew, it did so at a slower rate than the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,007 | #19,731 | -3.81% |
| Count | 1,326 | 1,365 | 2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cypher
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Cypher surname shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, 93.21% of those with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 this figure had dropped slightly to 91.58%. The ethnicity identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.28% to 1.61%, and there was an increase from 1.43% to 1.98% in those identifying as two or more races. The Hispanic representation also saw a rise from 2.94% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these categories accounted for 0.66% and 0.51% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.21% | 91.58% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 3.66% | 24.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.98% | 38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 1.61% | 25.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |