Explore the Family Name Giffen
The meaning of Giffen
1. Irish (Antrim): from Mag Dhuibhfinn, see McGaffin. 2. English and Scottish: variant of Geffen.
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How common is the last name Giffen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Giffen has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,612th in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 25,115th. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 1,061 in 2000 to 988 in 2010, representing a change of -6.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 15.38%, moving from 0.39 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,612 | #25,115 | -11.07% |
| Count | 1,061 | 988 | -6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.33 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giffen
The ethnic identity associated with the Giffen surname has also shifted during this period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Giffen identified as White (93.50%), which slightly decreased in 2010 (91.30%). There was a significant increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Giffens also increased from 1.60% to 2.94%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Giffens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black both decreased from 1.13% to 0.71%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native identity remained relatively stable, seeing a minimal increase from 1.41% to 1.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 91.3% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.94% | 139.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.94% | 83.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.41% | 1.42% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 0.71% | -37.17% |
| Black | 1.13% | 0.71% | -37.17% |