Explore the Family Name Efford
The meaning of Efford
English: habitational name from any of the four places of this name in Devon, or one in Cornwall, or one in Hampshire.
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How common is the last name Efford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Efford experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,022 in terms of popularity and fell to 78,567 by 2010, which reflects a decrease of 9.09%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Efford surname also decreased from 252 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, a drop of 3.57%. The proportion per 100k also saw a reduction of 11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #78,567 | -9.09% |
| Count | 252 | 243 | -3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Efford
The Decennial U.S. Census data pertaining to the ethnic identity associated with the Efford surname shows minimal change between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic origins, and there were no individuals identified as having two or more races or being American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those identifying as White decreased from 44.05% in 2000 to 41.98% in 2010, a 4.70% drop. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 52.78% to 54.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.78% | 54.32% | 2.92% |
| White | 44.05% | 41.98% | -4.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |