Explore the Family Name Pfieffer
The meaning of Pfieffer
Americanized form of German Pfeiffer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pfieffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pfieffer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pfieffer was ranked as the 62,577th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 66,754th place - a drop of 6.67%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased slightly during that period, from 299 to 296.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,754 | -6.67% |
| Count | 299 | 296 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pfieffer
In terms of ethnicity, white individuals made up the majority of those with the Pfieffer surname in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a small decrease from 93.65% in 2000 to 92.57% in 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Pfieffer surname decreased from 3.68% to 3.38%. Notably, the census started recording individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, and they accounted for 1.69% of those with the Pfieffer surname. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 92.57% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 3.38% | -8.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |