Explore the Family Name Safer
The meaning of Safer
1. Jewish: variant of Safir. 2. Czech and in some cases possibly also Slovenian and Croatian (Šafer): German-influenced variant of Czech Šafář, Slovenian and Croatian Šafar (see Safar). The surname Šafer is rare in Czechia, Slovenia, and Croatia. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hershel, Isadore.
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How common is the last name Safer in the United States?
The surname Safer, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629th and dropped to 51,176th by 2010, indicating a 17.3% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during that decade, from 466 to 407, marking a decline of approximately 12.66%. The proportion of people with the surname Safer per 100k population also fell by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #51,176 | -17.3% |
| Count | 466 | 407 | -12.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Safer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Safer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.64%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage identifying as having two or more races decreased by 23.83%, while those identifying as Black increased by 14.53%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with the Safer surname identifying as Hispanic showed a significant rise, increasing by 52.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 93.61% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.97% | 52.71% |
| Black | 1.72% | 1.97% | 14.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.47% | -23.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |