Explore the Family Name Modafferi
The meaning of Modafferi
Italian (southern): probably a variant of Modaffari, anickname from Arabic muẓaffar ‘victorious’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cosimo.
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How common is the last name Modafferi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Modafferi has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th in popularity but fell to 67,747th in 2010, marking a -4.33% change. The count, however, rose slightly from 286 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, indicating a 1.75% increase. The proportion of people with the surname Modafferi per 100,000 decreased by -9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #67,747 | -4.33% |
| Count | 286 | 291 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Modafferi
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Modafferi, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of bearers are White. In 2000, 97.20% identified as White, and this figure barely changed in 2010, dropping only slightly to 96.91%. The statistics also show a new ethnicity emerging within this surname, with 2.41% identifying as Hispanic in 2010. There were no changes in the other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.91% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |