Explore the Family Name Nafzger
The meaning of Nafzger
Swiss German and German: nickname for a sleepyhead, from a noun derivative of Middle High German nafzen ‘to take a nap’. This surname is most common in Switzerland, where it is found mainly in the canton of Bern. In Germany, it is found mainly in Baden-Württemberg. See also Nafziger, compare Naftzger and Nefzger.
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How common is the last name Nafzger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nafzger saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 114,852 in 2000 to 123,064 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its prevalence by 7.15%. The count also dropped marginally from 141 in 2000 to 140 in 2010, reflecting a 0.71% decrease. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,852 | #123,064 | -7.15% |
| Count | 141 | 140 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nafzger
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Nafzger surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this ethnic identity comprised 99.00% and 98.57% respectively of those bearing the Nafzger name. During this decade, there was a minor decrease in this percentage by 0.43. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.57% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |