Explore the Family Name Geffre
The meaning of Geffre
Altered form of an unidentified German surname. It originates from the former German settlements in Bessarabia in southern Russia (now in Ukraine). Compare Gefroh.
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How common is the last name Geffre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Geffre slightly rose between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,711th in popularity but climbed up to the 34,618th spot in 2010, marking a subtle increase of 0.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 6.01%, from 616 in 2000 to 653 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 4.35%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #34,618 | 0.27% |
| Count | 616 | 653 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geffre
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Geffre, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most identify as White, with an increase of 0.65% over the decade from 92.05% in 2000 to 92.65% in 2010. The number of people identifying as having two or more races also increased by 17.69%, going from 1.3% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. However, those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 17.69%, from 2.60% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity dropped by 5.57%. No change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 92.65% | 0.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.41% | 3.22% | -5.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 2.14% | -17.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.53% | 17.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |