Explore the Family Name Haffer
The meaning of Haffer
German: from the Middle High German personal name Haffer, a shortened form of Hadufrid, composed of the ancient Germanic elements hadu ‘battle’ and fridu ‘peace’.
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How common is the last name Haffer in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haffer has seen a decrease in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 80,131 - a drop of approximately 15.79%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 265 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, representing a decline of roughly 10.57%. The proportion of individuals named Haffer per 100,000 also saw a downward trend, moving from 0.1 in 2000, to 0.08 in 2010, marking a decrease of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #80,131 | -15.79% |
| Count | 265 | 237 | -10.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haffer
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haffer between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped dramatically from 2.26% to 0%, while those reporting two or more races also fell to 0% from 3.4%. However, those identifying as White increased slightly from 90.57% to 93.67%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.02% to 4.64%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.57% | 93.67% | 3.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 4.64% | 53.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.26% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |