Explore the Family Name Nafus
The meaning of Nafus
Variant of Neafus, a surname of Dutch origin (see Nevius).
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How common is the last name Nafus in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Nafus' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 59,293, but by 2010, it had dropped to 64,200, indicating a decrease of 8.28%. The count of people with the 'Nafus' surname also experienced a slight drop, falling from 319 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, a change of -2.82%. This resulted in the proportion of the 'Nafus' surname per 100k people dropping by 8.33% over this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #64,200 | -8.28% |
| Count | 319 | 310 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nafus
Reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the 'Nafus' surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010 as well. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.42% in 2000 to 91.94% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 2.51% in 2000 to 4.52% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also increased slightly from 1.57% to 1.61%. There was no data available for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 91.94% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 4.52% | 80.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.61% | 2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |