Explore the Family Name Nufer
The meaning of Nufer
Swiss German and South German: nickname from nuefer ‘cheerful, lively, active’. Compare Nuffer and Nuhfer. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Nufer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nufer has shown slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the ranking for this surname was 61,713, which slightly dipped to 63,068 in 2010, marking a 2.2% decrease. Despite this marginal decline in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 304 to 317 during the same period, indicating a 4.28% growth. The proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #63,068 | -2.2% |
| Count | 304 | 317 | 4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nufer
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname Nufer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. This group saw an increment from 95.39% in 2000 to 96.85% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also held the surname, however, this population decreased by 3.66%, moving from 1.64% to 1.58% over the decade. People identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 but the data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy reasons. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 96.85% | 1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.64% | 1.58% | -3.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |