Explore the Family Name Puffenberger
The meaning of Puffenberger
Americanized form of South German Pfaffenberger. Compare Puffenbarger. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Puffenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Puffenberger saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Puffenberger was ranked 88,461 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 91,625, marking a -3.58 change. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 195 to 201, showing a growth rate of 3.08. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.07, highlighting its relative rarity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #91,625 | -3.58% |
| Count | 195 | 201 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puffenberger
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Puffenberger, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is overwhelmingly tied to the White ethnic identity. In 2000, almost 99% of Puffenbergers identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.51% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during both years. The data also showed no occurrence of Puffenberger among individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.97% | 97.51% | -1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |