Explore the Family Name Kofman
The meaning of Kofman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kaufman and Kaufmann. Compare Koffman 1 and Coffman 1. 2. Dutch: occupational name for a captain on a kof, a specific type of sailing ship. Compare Coffman 2. 3. Americanized form of German Kofmann, a very rare variant of Kaufmann 1. Compare 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isaak, Mendy, Naum, Aron, Basya, Faina, Feyga, Genya, Izak. Russian Boris, Mikhail, Vladimir, Yefim, Aleksandr, Igor, Leonid, Lev, Masha, Semyon, Arkady, Asya.
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How common is the last name Kofman in the United States?
The surname Kofman, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,788 in popularity, climbing to 36,525 by 2010—an upswing of 3.34%. The total count of individuals carrying this surname expanded as well, from 553 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 10.67%. Relative to the population (per 100k), the proportion also slightly grew by 5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,788 | #36,525 | 3.34% |
| Count | 553 | 612 | 10.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kofman
With regard to the ethnic identity associated with the Kofman name, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, a group that saw an increase from 92.41% in 2000 to 94.93% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic decreased over this period by 8.89% and 5.53% respectively. In the year 2000, 2.71% identified as belonging to two or more races, but no such data was available for 2010. No individuals bearing the Kofman name identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.41% | 94.93% | 2.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 3.59% | -5.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.82% | -8.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |