Explore the Family Name Pheifer
The meaning of Pheifer
Altered form of German Pfeiffer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pheifer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pheifer has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 68,360th in popularity and dropped to the 73,666th position by 2010 - a decline of approximately 7.76%. The count of individuals carrying the Pheifer surname also appeared to decrease from 269 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, marking a negative change of 2.23%. The proportion per 100k people also followed this downward trend, decreasing by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #73,666 | -7.76% |
| Count | 269 | 263 | -2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pheifer
The ethnic identity associated with the Pheifer surname exhibited some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, individuals identified as two or more races started to appear in 2010 at a rate of 2.28%. The majority of Pheifers identify as White, with an increase from 92.19% in 2000 to 92.4% in 2010. Over the same time period, there was a 14.8% decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, and a 25.67% decrease in those identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.19% | 92.4% | 0.23% |
| Black | 4.09% | 3.04% | -25.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 1.9% | -14.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |