Explore the Family Name Keffer
The meaning of Keffer
German: variant of Käfer, see Kaefer, Kafer 1.
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How common is the last name Keffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keffer has seen a slight decrease in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, the surname Keffer ranked 8,583rd in popularity while it fell to 9,320th place in 2010, marking an 8.59% drop. The actual count of individuals carrying the Keffer surname also slightly decreased from 3,529 in 2000 to 3,493 in 2010, indicating a decline of 1.02%. Concurrently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 9.92%, going from 1.31 in 2000 to 1.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,583 | #9,320 | -8.59% |
| Count | 3,529 | 3,493 | -1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.31 | 1.18 | -9.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keffer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Keffer surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Keffers identified as White (96.60% in 2000 and 94.93% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 1.73% in this category. The largest growth was seen among those who identified with two or more races, surging 81.82% from 0.88% to 1.60%. The Hispanic representation increased by 43.88% from 1.39% to 2.00%, and the Black population increased from 0.26% to 0.43%, a rise of 65.38%. There were minor increases among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with rises of 24.32% and 11.76% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.93% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2% | 43.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.6% | 81.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.57% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.46% | 24.32% |
| Black | 0.26% | 0.43% | 65.38% |