Explore the Family Name Dufer
The meaning of Dufer
1. Altered form of French Dufour ‘of the oven’. 2. French: nickname for a dealer in iron, from du fer ‘of the iron’. Compare Duffer.
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How common is the last name Dufer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dufer has experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dufer ranked as the 123,314th most popular surname in the United States, with 129 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 144,141, and the number of people with this surname had decreased to 115. This represents a decrease in popularity of about 16.89% and a count reduction of approximately 10.85%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #144,141 | -16.89% |
| Count | 129 | 115 | -10.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dufer
The ethnicity distribution of the Dufer surname, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a predominantly White ethnic identity. In 2000, around 93.80% of Dufers were identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 94.78% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 94.78% | 1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |