Explore the Family Name Reffitt
The meaning of Reffitt
Variant of Reffett, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Reffitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reffitt saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,584th and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 24,982nd, representing a 1.62% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased by 4.41%, going from 953 to 995 individuals. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname also decreased by 2.86%, moving from 0.35 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,584 | #24,982 | -1.62% |
| Count | 953 | 995 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reffitt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those with the Reffitt surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity represented remains White, which showed a minimal decrease from 96.64% to 95.98%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation significantly decreased by 46.81%, going from 0.94% to 0.50%. Those identifying with two or more races also dropped by 10.88%, from 1.47% to 1.31%. Notably, the Hispanic portion of this surname's population saw a substantial increase of 228.85%, although it still represents a small fraction of the total, moving from 0.52% to 1.71%. There were no recorded changes for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.98% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.52% | 1.71% | 228.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.31% | -10.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0.5% | -46.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |