Explore the Family Name Kuffel
The meaning of Kuffel
German (also Küffel): metonymic occupational name for a cooper or the keeper of a winecellar, from a diminutive of Middle High German kuofe ‘vat, barrel’.
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How common is the last name Kuffel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kuffel has seen a marginal decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,145th most popular name, while in 2010 it fell slightly to the 37,691st position, marking a change of -1.47 in rank. However, despite this slight drop in rank, the overall count of individuals bearing the Kuffel surname increased from 565 in 2000 to 590 in 2010, showing a positive change of 4.42. Even so, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a decline of -4.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #37,691 | -1.47% |
| Count | 565 | 590 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuffel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Kuffel surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White, making up 96.64% in 2000 and 95.93% in 2010. This indicates a minor decrease of -0.73 over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased by -21.54, from 1.95 in 2000 to 1.53 in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, small percentages of individuals (1.02 for Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.19 for Two or more races) began to be represented under this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.93% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.53% | -21.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |