Explore the Family Name Koffel
The meaning of Koffel
Alsatian and Swiss German: topographic name from German Kofel ‘rounded hilltop or mountain summit’. In France, this surname is also found in Lorraine.
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How common is the last name Koffel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Koffel" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Koffel was ranked at 61058 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, the rank dropped to 64054, marking a change of -4.91. Despite this slide in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 308 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, a 0.97% increase. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #64,054 | -4.91% |
| Count | 308 | 311 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koffel
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname "Koffel" identified as White — 95.78% in 2000 and 95.18% in 2010. There was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade, with a change of -0.63. Notably, there were also individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races in 2000, both constituting 1.62%. However, these categories recorded no people identifying as such in 2010. The data for 2010 also showed that for the first time, 1.93% of people with the surname Koffel identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 95.18% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |