Explore the Family Name Jefcoat
The meaning of Jefcoat
English (Staffordshire): variant of Jeffcoat.
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How common is the last name Jefcoat in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jefcoat has seen a slight decline over the years 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 36,129 in terms of popularity and had a count of 586 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 38,050 with a total count of 583 individuals. This indicates a decrease in popularity by 5.32% and a minor drop in the number of people with this surname by 0.51%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #38,050 | -5.32% |
| Count | 586 | 583 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jefcoat
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Jefcoat surname in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White – 96.93% in 2000 and 97.43% in 2010. Over the decade, there was a small increase in this percentage by 0.52%. There was also a slight increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, up from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. However, those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease from 1.88% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010, a change of -45.21%. There were no individuals with the Jefcoat surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 97.43% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.03% | 21.18% |
| Black | 1.88% | 1.03% | -45.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |