Explore the Family Name Daffern
The meaning of Daffern
English (Warwickshire): variant of Daffin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daffern in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daffern experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,363rd in terms of occurrence, and by 2010, it had fallen to 43,885th place, reflecting a change of -3.59%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Daffern surname showed slight growth from 482 in 2000 to 491 in 2010, an increase of 1.87%. However, when adjusted for population, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #43,885 | -3.59% |
| Count | 482 | 491 | 1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daffern
In terms of ethnic identity, the Daffern surname exhibited some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on Decennial U.S. Census data. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, there were increases in persons identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The count of Hispanics rose from 1.66% to 4.89%, a substantial increase of nearly 195%. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a rise of 64.52%, moving from 1.24% to 2.04%. Interestingly, a new category appeared in 2010 with 1.63% of Dafferns identifying with two or more races. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 95.64% to 90.22%, seeing a reduction of 5.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 90.22% | -5.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 4.89% | 194.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 2.04% | 64.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |