Explore the Family Name Onufer
The meaning of Onufer
Rusyn (mainly from Slovakia) and Ukrainian: from the personal name Onufer, from Greek Onoufrios, Latin Onuphrius (see Onofrio).
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How common is the last name Onufer in the United States?
The Onufer surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 66,073rd in popularity in 2000 but fell to 70,403rd by 2010, marking a 6.55% drop. The number of people with this surname also slightly decreased during this period, with 280 people in 2000 and 278 in 2010, showing a minor decline of 0.71%. Additionally, its representation per 100,000 people fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #70,403 | -6.55% |
| Count | 280 | 278 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Onufer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Onufer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.57% of Onufers identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.48% by 2010. There were no reported cases of Onufers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Data for those identifying as Two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 97.48% | -1.11% |
| 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% |