Explore the Family Name Daffron
The meaning of Daffron
English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Daffin. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Daffron in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Daffron saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 20,138 to 20,165. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 7.47%, bringing the total count from 1,231 in 2000 to 1,323 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,138 | #20,165 | -0.13% |
| Count | 1,231 | 1,323 | 7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.45 | -2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daffron
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Daffron identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 2.43% over this decade. The percentage of Daffron individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero from 0.81% in 2000. Interestingly, those reporting two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity significantly increased, with growth rates of 169.86% and 100.00% respectively. Additionally, the 2010 census introduced a new category, with 0.60% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Black category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 94.63% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.12% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.97% | 169.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |