Explore the Family Name Kanfer
The meaning of Kanfer
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish kanfer ‘camphor’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Russian Serafima, Yevsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kanfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kanfer showed a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 95,091 in popularity and rose to 97,210 a decade later, a diminutive decline of 2.23%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 178 in 2000 to 187 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.06%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #97,210 | -2.23% |
| Count | 178 | 187 | 5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanfer
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Kanfer predominantly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.31% of individuals with this surname identified as White. This figure saw a minor increase to 98.40% in 2010. During both census years, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 98.4% | 0.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |