Explore the Family Name Enfinger
The meaning of Enfinger
Altered form of German Emfinger. Compare Infinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Enfinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Enfinger has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,952 and by 2010, it had slipped to 18,994 in rank, marking a change of -5.8%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname remained constant at 1,435 during both census years. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.53 to 0.49 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,952 | #18,994 | -5.8% |
| Count | 1,435 | 1,435 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.49 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enfinger
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Enfinger saw some minor shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A noticeable increase was observed in the Hispanic community, which grew from 0.49% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010, a rise of 126.53%. There was also a small surge within the Black community, starting from zero in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010. However, Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained static at 0.35%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by 20.10%. The White community made up the majority of the Enfinger surname holders, though the percentage slightly dipped from 96.03% to 95.82%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a significant drop of 45.45%, going from 0.77% to 0.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.82% | -0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.67% | -20.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.49% | 1.11% | 126.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.42% | -45.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |