Explore the Family Name Korf
The meaning of Korf
1. German: metonymic occupational name for a basketmaker, from Low German Korf ‘basket’. See also Korb. 2. Jewish (from Ukraine): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Benzion, Mendel, Menachem, Mordechai, Sholom, Yossi.
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How common is the last name Korf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Korf has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Korf was ranked at 28,974, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 30,701, a decrease of 5.96%. The actual count of people with the surname also decreased from 772 in 2000 to 759 in 2010, a marginal change of -1.68%. Consequently, the proportion of the Korf surname per 100k people also reduced from 0.29 to 0.26 with a 10.34% drop over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,974 | #30,701 | -5.96% |
| Count | 772 | 759 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korf
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution of the Korf surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 1.04% to 1.32%, marking a rise of 26.92%. White individuals holding the Korf name also increased slightly from 94.04% to 95.13%, a small gain of 1.16%. On the other hand, those identifying as Two or more races saw a decrease from 2.20% to 1.98%, a reduction of 10%. Notably, the number of Hispanics with the Korf surname declined significantly from 2.20% to 1.19%, a significant drop of 45.91%. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged at 0%, indicating that no individuals with the Korf surname identified with these ethnic identities during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 95.13% | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.98% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.32% | 26.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 1.19% | -45.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |