Explore the Family Name Pfeiff
The meaning of Pfeiff
Abridged form of German Pfeiffer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pfeiff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pfeiff has seen steady growth in the United States over a decade. In 2000, Pfeiff was ranked as the 74,398th most popular surname with a count of 242 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank rose to 71,478th and the count increased by 12.81% to constitute 273 individuals. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #71,478 | 3.92% |
| Count | 242 | 273 | 12.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfeiff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pfeiff, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 97.93% of those bearing the Pfeiff name identified as White. This number slightly declined by 1.62% to 96.34% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, an emergence of the surname within the Hispanic community is noted in 2010, accounting for 1.83% of the total Pfeiffs.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.34% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 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% |