Explore the Family Name Kuffner
The meaning of Kuffner
German (also Küffner): 1. occupational name for a cooper, a maker of vats, tubs, Middle High German kuofener, küefer. 2. status name for a farm laborer, from Low German küffe ‘cottage, stable’, German Kofen. Some characteristic forenames: German Erik, Herta, Kurt, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Kuffner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuffner saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuffner was ranked 79,676 in terms of popularity, but it moved up to rank 79,075 by 2010, marking a minor change of 0.75. The count of people with the Kuffner surname also rose from 222 to 241 during this period, registering an 8.56% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #79,075 | 0.75% |
| Count | 222 | 241 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuffner
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals bearing the Kuffner name in both 2000 and 2010 were predominantly White, though there was a decrease of 6.21% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories did not show any reported numbers for the Kuffner surname in either year. Interestingly, the categories of Hispanic and Two or more races appeared in the 2010 census for the first time, with Hispanics accounting for 2.07% and those identifying with two or more races making up 3.73% of the Kuffners.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 92.95% | -6.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |