Explore the Family Name Kafer
The meaning of Kafer
1. German (Käfer): nickname from Middle High German kever(e) ‘bug, beetle’, expressing liveliness of a person. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Köfer, from Low German küfe ‘hut, pen’, hence a nickname for someone living in a hut.
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How common is the last name Kafer in the United States?
The surname Kafer has seen a slight change in popularity based on Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 32,338 in the country and rose to 33,164 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.55% in rank. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 671 to 690 during the same period, suggesting a growth rate of about 2.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 8% from 0.25 to 0.23 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #33,164 | -2.55% |
| Count | 671 | 690 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kafer
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kafer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease of 0.32%. Those identifying as having two or more races saw an increase of nearly 50%, rising from 1.94% to 2.9% between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation among Kafers dropped by 23.92%, from 2.09% to 1.59% over the same period. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 94.93% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.9% | 49.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.59% | -23.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |