Explore the Family Name Purefoy
The meaning of Purefoy
English: from Anglo-Norman French par fei ‘by (my) faith’, a nickname for someone who habitually used this expression. Compare Purifoy. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Purefoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Purefoy has seen a slight shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,946th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had shifted to 80,926th place, representing a slight decrease of 5.17%. However, the count of individuals with the Purefoy surname saw an increase from 232 in 2000 to 234 in 2010 - a small but positive change of 0.86%. The proportion of individuals named Purefoy per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #80,926 | -5.17% |
| Count | 232 | 234 | 0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purefoy
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Purefoy, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. While those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years, there were changes among other categories. The percentage of Purefoys identifying as Black decreased from 80.60% in 2000 to 70.09% in 2010, a decline of 13.04%. On the other hand, those identifying as White increased from 17.24% in 2000 to 23.50% in 2010, a growth of 36.31%. Additionally, the category of Two or more races appeared in 2010 with 3.85%, which was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.6% | 70.09% | -13.04% |
| White | 17.24% | 23.5% | 36.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |