Explore the Family Name Peffers
The meaning of Peffers
Scottish (East Lothian) and German: variant of Peffer.
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How common is the last name Peffers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peffers saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 67,519th spot, marking a 7.24% drop. The number of people with this surname also slightly decreased, from 297 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, representing a 1.68% decrease. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Peffers per 100k population reduced by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #67,519 | -7.24% |
| Count | 297 | 292 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peffers
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peffers, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a significant portion of individuals identified as White, although it has seen a decrease from 94.61% in 2000 to 89.73% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% to 5.14%. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased, rising from 2.69% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no changes in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 89.73% | -5.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 3.08% | 14.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |