Explore the Family Name Pulfer
The meaning of Pulfer
1. Swiss German: variant of Pulver. 2. English (southeastern): variant of Pulford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pulfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pulfer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pulfer ranked as the 58,999th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 62,359th place, marking a decline of 5.7%. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname remained steady at 321 in both years. The proportion of Pulfer per 100,000 people also dipped slightly from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, illustrating an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #62,359 | -5.7% |
| Count | 321 | 321 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulfer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Pulfer surname identify as White. This demographic saw a small increase from 94.39% in 2000 to 96.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 3.12% to 1.87%, a change of -40.06%. No Pulfer identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 96.57% | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 1.87% | -40.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |