Explore the Family Name Jeffus
The meaning of Jeffus
Probably an altered form of English Jeffs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jeffus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jeffus saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,877 and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 47,878 — a change of approximately 2.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 405 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, a rise of 9.14%. However, the proportion of people named Jeffus per 100,000 remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #47,878 | 2.04% |
| Count | 405 | 442 | 9.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jeffus
In terms of ethnic identity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Jeffus identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage did see a minor decrease over the decade, dropping from 97.04% to 95.70%. Interestingly, the group identifying as Hispanic emerged in 2010, making up 3.17% of the Jeffus population. There were no reported individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent among those with this surname in either census year. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.48% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.7% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |