Explore the Family Name Nuhfer
The meaning of Nuhfer
German: variant of Nufer. This surname is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nuhfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nuhfer has shown an increased popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Its rank elevated from 48,196 in 2000 to 45,959 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 12.62%, from 412 in 2000 to 464 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of people named Nuhfer per 100,000 increased by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #45,959 | 4.64% |
| Count | 412 | 464 | 12.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuhfer
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded individuals with the surname Nuhfer who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.90% in 2000 to 92.89% in 2010, while individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 3.16% to 4.96% over the same decade. Furthermore, there was a new appearance in 2010 of individuals with the Nuhfer surname identifying with two or more races, previously unrecorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 92.89% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 4.96% | 56.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |