Explore the Family Name Saffel
The meaning of Saffel
English: variant of Saffell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saffel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saffel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643 out of all surnames, but by 2010 had fallen to rank 58,337 – a change of -6.76%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally from 353 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, which is a -1.42% drop. This mirrored a proportional decline per 100,000 people from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010 (-7.69%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #58,337 | -6.76% |
| Count | 353 | 348 | -1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saffel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Saffel as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those bearing the name were identified as White, with a small increase from 91.50% in 2000 to 91.95% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as part of two or more races also saw a slight rise from 1.70% to 1.72%. There was an introduction of Hispanic identity within this surname population, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. Meanwhile, those associating with Black ethnicity saw a decrease from 4.53% to 3.74%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.42% to 0% over the same period, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained stable at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 91.95% | 0.49% |
| Black | 4.53% | 3.74% | -17.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.72% | 1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |