Explore the Family Name Relford
The meaning of Relford
Variant of Reliford, a surname of English origin. Its bearers are mainly African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Relford in the United States?
The surname Relford, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 36,463 and by 2010, it had dropped to 39,052 in rank, a 7.1% decline. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 2.59%, from 579 in 2000 to 564 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Relford surname per 100k also lowered by 9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #39,052 | -7.1% |
| Count | 579 | 564 | -2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Relford
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Relford surname identify as Black, with a small increase of 2.05% from 56.99% in 2000 to 58.16% in 2010. Those who identify as White make up the second largest group, although there was a 7.60% decrease from 41.45% in 2000 to 38.30% in 2010. The census data of 2010 shows some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, representing approximately 2.48% of those bearing the surname. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.99% | 58.16% | 2.05% |
| White | 41.45% | 38.3% | -7.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |