Explore the Family Name Opfer
The meaning of Opfer
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Opfer ‘sacrifice’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Opfer in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Opfer ranked 27,595 in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 27,732 by 2010. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.47% during this decade, from 822 to 867 people. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.33%, from 0.3 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #27,732 | -0.5% |
| Count | 822 | 867 | 5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Opfer
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Opfer, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In 2000, this demographic represented 97.93% of the population with this last name, dipping slightly to 96.08% in 2010. The Hispanic population experienced a significant increase, jumping from 0.85% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw a decrease from 0.73% to 0.58%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.08% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 2.77% | 225.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.58% | -20.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |