Explore the Family Name Garfunkel
The meaning of Garfunkel
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Garfinkel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Talya.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garfunkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garfunkel has been gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 102,173 and rose to 95,115 by 2010, a change of 6.91%. The actual count of people with this surname increased as well - from 163 individuals in 2000 to 192 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 17.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew slightly from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #95,115 | 6.91% |
| Count | 163 | 192 | 17.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garfunkel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Garfunkel seems to be largely unchanged between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or held two or more races. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 95.71% in 2000 to 90.63% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, amounting to 9.38% of the total Garfunkels.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 90.63% | -5.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 9.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |