Explore the Family Name Infield
The meaning of Infield
English (Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire): topographic name from Middle English infeld ‘land near the homestead or village’, or a habitational name from any of various minor places called with this term, for example In Field in Humberside or Infield House in Lancashire.
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How common is the last name Infield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Infield has seen a dip in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 68,973 and by 2010, it had slipped to 70,403, marking a decrease of 2.07%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10%, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010. However, despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.51% from 266 in 2000 to 278 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #70,403 | -2.07% |
| Count | 266 | 278 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Infield
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Infield surname identified as White, accounting for 92.48% in 2000 and 89.93% in 2010, a slight decrease of 2.76%. There were no reported data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities in either year. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a notable increase, rising from 3.38% in 2000 to 6.83% in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census marked the first instance of the Infield surname being associated with a Hispanic ethnic identity, at 2.16%. Those identifying with two or more races, which stood at 2.63% in 2000, was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.48% | 89.93% | -2.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.38% | 6.83% | 102.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |