Explore the Family Name Jefferys
The meaning of Jefferys
English: variant of Jeffries.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jefferys in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jefferys has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jefferys ranked 28,522 in popularity with a count of 787, representing a proportion of 0.29 per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 27,898 with an increased count of 860, maintaining a steady proportion per 100,000 at 0.29. This translates to a change in rank by 2.19% and a count increase by 9.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,522 | #27,898 | 2.19% |
| Count | 787 | 860 | 9.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jefferys
On examining the ethnic identity linked to the surname Jefferys, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the decade. The largest ethnicity group identified as White, growing from 69.63% in 2000 to 70.81% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was Black, though it decreased over the decade from 26.43% to 25.35%. Hispanic representation also saw growth, moving from 1.78% to 2.21%. The group identifying with two or more races halved from 1.4% to 0.7%, while there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.63% | 70.81% | 1.69% |
| Black | 26.43% | 25.35% | -4.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.21% | 24.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0.7% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |