Explore the Family Name Huffer
The meaning of Huffer
1. English: possibly a variant of Hufford, itself a variant of Ufford. 2. English and Welsh: perhaps a variant of Hovey. 3. German (Hüffer): from the ancient Germanic personal name Hugifrid, composed of the elements hug ‘head, mind, spirit’ + frid ‘peace’. 4. North German (Hüffer): status name for a prosperous small farmer. Compare South German Huber. 5. Americanized form of German Hoffer.
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How common is the last name Huffer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Huffer has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Huffer ranked as the 11,174th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 2,603 individuals bearing the name. A decade later, the rank fell to 12,089 with the count of individuals slightly dipping to 2,578. This represents a change of -8.19 in rank and a -0.96 change in count, indicating a minor reduction in the surname's prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,174 | #12,089 | -8.19% |
| Count | 2,603 | 2,578 | -0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.87 | -9.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huffer
Shifting focus to the ethnicity of those bearing the Huffer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes in ethnic identity proportions between 2000 and 2010. The largest shift was observed within the Hispanic group, which saw an increase of 80.68 percent, growing from 0.88 percent to 1.59 percent of the total. Individuals from Asian/Pacific Islander backgrounds and those identifying with two or more races also increased by 32 percent and 43.48 percent respectively. However, there was a decline in the proportion of individuals identifying as White, from 96.89 percent to 95.81 percent. It should be noted that data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.81% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.59% | 80.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.32% | 43.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.66% | 32% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |