Explore the Family Name Reffett
The meaning of Reffett
Altered form of any of various German surnames derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Ricfrid, a compound of rīc ‘power(ful)’ + frid ‘peace’, for example Reffert, Refardt, Reifert, Reifarth, and Riffert. Compare Rayford.
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How common is the last name Reffett in the United States?
According to Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reffett has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 35,342 in popularity but fell to 37,391 by 2010, indicating a change of -5.8%. The count of people with this last name also declined during this period, from 603 in 2000 to 596 in 2010, marking a -1.16% change. The proportion per 100k people dropped by -9.09%, moving from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #37,391 | -5.8% |
| Count | 603 | 596 | -1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reffett
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reffett, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, accounting for 94.97% in 2010, down from 97.01% in 2000. This represents a minor decline of 2.10%. However, there have been slight increases in other ethnic identities over the decade. The percentage identifying as two or more races increased by 15.52%, from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as black rose from 1.00% to 1.17%, a change of 17.00%. Notably, the Hispanic representation went from nonexistent in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.97% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.34% | 15.52% |
| Black | 1% | 1.17% | 17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |