Explore the Family Name Paffrath
The meaning of Paffrath
German: habitational name from Paffrath in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Paffrath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paffrath ranked 75,219 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 76,029 in 2010, marking a change of -1.08. The count of people with this surname increased from 239 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #76,029 | -1.08% |
| Count | 239 | 253 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paffrath
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, almost all individuals with the surname Paffrath identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This percentage increased slightly from 97.91% to 98.42% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 98.42% | 0.52% |
| 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% |