Explore the Family Name Pfeuffer
The meaning of Pfeuffer
German (eastern Franconia) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pfeiffer. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans.
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How common is the last name Pfeuffer in the United States?
The surname Pfeuffer saw a slight decline in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,849 in terms of popularity but dropped to 59,171 in 2010, marking a change of -5.95. The count of people with the Pfeuffer surname also slightly decreased from 343 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, reflecting a small change of -0.29. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decrease of -7.69 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #59,171 | -5.95% |
| Count | 343 | 342 | -0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfeuffer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Pfeuffer surname has primarily been associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.75% identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 95.03% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Census data showed the emergence of an Asian/Pacific Islander presence among those with the Pfeuffer surname in 2010, which was absent in the 2000 data. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained virtually unchanged at around 2%. However, there was a decline in individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 1.75% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no reports of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 95.03% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.05% | 0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |