Explore the Family Name Eftink
The meaning of Eftink
Americanized form of Dutch Eeftink: habitational name from a farm named E(e)ftink, once belonging to a certain Effe(r)t (see Evert) or Eveke and his kin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eftink in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Eftink has seen a slight rise in the U.S. over the past decade, based on data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Eftink ranked as the 59,769th most popular surname, with a count of 316 instances. By 2010, it had moved up to the 57,781st position with 352 recorded instances, showing an increase of 3.33 in rank and a growth of 11.39% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #57,781 | 3.33% |
| Count | 316 | 352 | 11.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eftink
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Eftink surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority association with individuals identified as White. In 2000, 99.37% of those with this surname were categorized as White. This number decreased slightly to 98.01% by 2010, indicating a minor diversification in the ethnicity linked to this surname. During the same period, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying under two or more races from 0.00% to 1.42%. However, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with all remaining at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.37% | 98.01% | -1.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |