Explore the Family Name Paff
The meaning of Paff
German: variant of Pfaff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paff witnessed a slight drop in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 22,706th most common surname, but by 2010, it slipped to 24,388th place, reflecting a decrease of 7.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 1,056 in 2000 to 1,027 in 2010, a drop of 2.75%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Paff per 100,000 decreased by 10.26%, going from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,706 | #24,388 | -7.41% |
| Count | 1,056 | 1,027 | -2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paff
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Paff, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, those identifying as White, decreased marginally from 94.79% to 93.48%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 2.56% to 3.21%, while the Hispanic representation more than doubled, jumping from 0.76% to 1.75%. Individuals identifying as Black decreased significantly from 1.14% to 0.49%. Notably, in 2010, there was a new category of individuals who identified with two or more races at 1.07%, which was not present in 2000. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 93.48% | -1.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.56% | 3.21% | 25.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.75% | 130.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 1.14% | 0.49% | -57.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |