Explore the Family Name Kofron
The meaning of Kofron
Czech (Kofroň): nickname from Gafron, the name of a place whose inhabitants were reputed to pontificate on matters they did not understand.
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How common is the last name Kofron in the United States?
The surname Kofron showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kofron ranked 50,366th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 48,160th, marking a 4.38% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew from 390 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, representing a significant rise of 12.56%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Kofron per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population increased slightly from 0.14 to 0.15 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #48,160 | 4.38% |
| Count | 390 | 439 | 12.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kofron
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Kofron surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.46% of Kofrons identified as White. However, this figure dropped slightly to 95.90% in 2010, down by 2.60%. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.28% to 4.10%, a change of 220.31%. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native, and those identifying as two or more races remained at 0.00, indicating no individuals with the Kofron surname identified with these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 95.9% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 4.1% | 220.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |