Explore the Family Name Geffner
The meaning of Geffner
1. German: perhaps from a short form of Gebhardt, or a habitational name for someone from Geffern on the Rhine near Baden-Baden. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Geffner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geffner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the popularity rank of the name was 71,143 and by 2010 it had slipped to 74,826, marking a drop of 5.18%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 256 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, signifying a change of 0.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #74,826 | -5.18% |
| Count | 256 | 258 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geffner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Geffner has also shifted slightly over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.36%), and that percentage increased to 97.29% by 2010. The representation of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.34% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a negligible decrease from 1.95% to 1.94%. The surname did not register with the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 97.29% | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.94% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |