Explore the Family Name Papenfus
The meaning of Papenfus
Altered form of German Papenfuss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Papenfus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Papenfus" saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905th, but by 2010 it had slipped to 74,141st place, marking a 1.7 percent drop. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 248 to 261 during this period, denoting a rise of 5.24 percent. The proportion of individuals named Papenfus per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #74,141 | -1.7% |
| Count | 248 | 261 | 5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papenfus
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals bearing the Papenfus surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 97.58 percent identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 95.79 by 2010. Interestingly, there seemed to be a small rise in those identifying as Hispanic over the decade, going from 0 percent in 2000 to 3.83 percent in 2010. The data showed no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at near-zero percentages for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 95.79% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |