Explore the Family Name Jaffar
The meaning of Jaffar
Muslim (mainly Pakistan): variant of Jafar.
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How common is the last name Jaffar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jaffar noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it moved from 104,819th place in 2000 to 77,522nd in 2010, showing a growth of 26.04 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 158 in 2000 to 247 in 2010. This represents an increase of more than half (56.33 percent). Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Jaffar per 100,000 increased by 33.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #77,522 | 26.04% |
| Count | 158 | 247 | 56.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaffar
The Decennial U.S. Census data also highlights changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jaffar. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 37.97 percent to 50.61 percent. Over the same period, there was a decline in those identified as having two or more races, falling from 22.78 percent to 5.26 percent. Individuals identified as White saw an increase from 21.52 percent to 24.70 percent. Those classified as Black also saw an increase from 17.72 percent to 19.03 percent. No changes were reported for individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 37.97% | 50.61% | 33.29% |
| White | 21.52% | 24.7% | 14.78% |
| Black | 17.72% | 19.03% | 7.39% |
| Two or More Races | 22.78% | 5.26% | -76.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |