Explore the Family Name Kofford
The meaning of Kofford
Americanized form of Danish Kofoed.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kofford in the United States?
The surname Kofford has shown a slight increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 50,178th in popularity with 392 occurrences, while in 2010, it saw a rank improvement to 46,902 and an increase in the count to 453. This represented a popularity rank change of approximately 6.53% and a count increase of 15.56%. The proportion per 100k population, however, remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #46,902 | 6.53% |
| Count | 392 | 453 | 15.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kofford
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Kofford surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, making up 93.82% in 2010, slightly down from 95.66% in 2000. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in those reporting Hispanic ethnicity, going from 2.55% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010, representing a significant change of 47.06%. A small percentage (1.10%) in 2010 identified as belonging to two or more races. There were no responses for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 93.82% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.75% | 47.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |