Explore the Family Name Mefferd
The meaning of Mefferd
Variant of Meffert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mefferd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mefferd has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,591st in terms of popularity, however in 2010, it moved up to rank 36,695. This represents a positive change in rank by approximately 2.38%. Over the same period, the count of individuals bearing the surname Mefferd also increased from 557 people in 2000 to 609 people in 2010, representing a rise of about 9.34%. The proportion of the surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #36,695 | 2.38% |
| Count | 557 | 609 | 9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mefferd
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mefferd identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase of 0.15% in 2010. There was a significant decrease of 31.25% in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, down to 0.99% in 2010. Individuals indicating Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 2.69% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010, a rise of 28.25%. However, there were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black for the given years. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Natives were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 94.75% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 3.45% | 28.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0.99% | -31.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |