Explore the Family Name Nafe
The meaning of Nafe
German (also Näfe): variant of Neff or Näve (see Neve), both meaning ‘nephew’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nafe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nafe has risen in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 71,808, but by 2010, it had climbed to position 60,960 - an increase of over 15%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 253 people in 2000 to 330 in 2010, marking a rise of 30.43%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Nafe per 100,000 increased by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #60,960 | 15.11% |
| Count | 253 | 330 | 30.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nafe
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, almost all (96.84%) of the persons with the Nafe surname identified as White. By 2010, though still the majority, the percentage had dipped slightly to 94.24%, indicating a small decrease of 2.68%. Interestingly, by 2010, there were also some who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as belonging to two or more races, each accounting for approximately 2% of the total. There were no Nafes who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 94.24% | -2.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |