Explore the Family Name Nuffer
The meaning of Nuffer
1. South German: variant of Nufer. 2. German: from a personal name derived from Latin Onuphrius (see Onofrio), the name of a Christian saint. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Nuffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Nuffer' showcased a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,895 whereas in 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 47,006, marking a change of -4.7%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained fairly consistent, displaying only a minimal increase from 450 to 452 or a change of 0.44%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -11.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #47,006 | -4.7% |
| Count | 450 | 452 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuffer
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the 'Nuffer' surname identified as White in both years. The percentage of Whites fell slightly from 98.44% in 2000 to 97.57% in 2010, a change of -0.88%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not present or suppressed for privacy reasons in both years. However, it is noteworthy that the Hispanic ethnicity emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.77% of the Nuffers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97.57% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 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% |