Explore the Family Name Offord
The meaning of Offord
1. English (East Anglia and London): habitational name from Offord Cluny and Offord Darcy in Huntindgonshire. The placename derives from Old English upp ‘up, upper’ + ford ‘ford’. 2. English: alternatively, from a lost place called Offord near Pennyford in Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Offa + Old English worth ‘enclosure’.
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How common is the last name Offord in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Offord's popularity has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 21,666 in 2000, it dropped to 22,069 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 1.86%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Offord increased by 4.73%, from 1,121 in 2000 to 1,174 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.42 to 0.4, a drop of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,666 | #22,069 | -1.86% |
| Count | 1,121 | 1,174 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Offord
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a small shift in the distribution among those bearing the Offord surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased by 14.24%, from 35.95% to 30.83%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a slight increase, from 61.37% to 62.95%. Hispanic representation doubled from 0.89% to 1.87%. There was also an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, which were absent in 2000, but accounted for 1.11% and 0.60% respectively in 2010. Finally, those identifying with two or more races jumped from 1.07% to 2.64%, indicating a significant increase of 146.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.37% | 62.95% | 2.57% |
| White | 35.95% | 30.83% | -14.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 2.64% | 146.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.87% | 110.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |