Explore the Family Name Proffer
The meaning of Proffer
German: occupational name for a gardener or horticulturist, from Middle High German proffer, pfropfer ‘grafter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Proffer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Proffer experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,480th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 25,865th place, indicating a drop of 10.16%. The census also showed that the number of people with the Proffer surname decreased by 5.75% during this period, from 1009 individuals in 2000 to 951 in 2010. This trend is further highlighted by the decreasing proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.37 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,480 | #25,865 | -10.16% |
| Count | 1,009 | 951 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.32 | -13.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Proffer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Proffer. In 2000, nearly all (97.92%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 95.69%, indicating a minor shift in the ethnic composition of people with this surname. During this same period, there were also small increases in the percentages of people identifying as Hispanic (from 0.99% to 2.42%) and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races. These changes demonstrate a slight diversification in the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Proffer surname over the 10-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.69% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.42% | 144.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |