Explore the Family Name Lifer
The meaning of Lifer
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Leifer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lifer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lifer has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Lifer held the rank of 79,958 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 91,221st spot, marking a decrease of 14.09%. The number of individuals bearing the Lifer surname also decreased from 221 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, a decline of 8.6%. Similarly, the proportion of Lifers per 100,000 people dipped by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #91,221 | -14.09% |
| Count | 221 | 202 | -8.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lifer
In terms of the ethnicity of those with the surname Lifer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with White individuals. In 2000, 94.57% of Lifers were identified as White, and this figure increased to 97.52% by 2010, an increase of 3.12%. There were no recorded individuals with the Lifer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (2.26%) that identified as having two or more races in 2000, however, this category dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 97.52% | 3.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |