Explore the Family Name Saffer
The meaning of Saffer
1. English (Yorkshire): of Norman origin, a nickname for a greedy person from Old French saffre ‘glutton’. 2. South German: topographic name from the field name Saffer, denoting a damp low-lying area. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Safir.
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How common is the last name Saffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Saffer" ranked 25,060th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 25,889th in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.31%. The count of individuals with this last name increased from 929 in 2000 to 950 in 2010, a growth of 2.26%. However, the overall proportion of people named Saffer per 100,000 decreased by 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,060 | #25,889 | -3.31% |
| Count | 929 | 950 | 2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saffer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data provides an insight into the distribution of the surname "Saffer". In 2000, 96.88% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing to 94% in 2010. In contrast, the number of people identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, from 0.97% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010, a change of 139.18%. The percentage of those marking themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decline from 1.29% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. Notably, the data for 2010 also shows a new category, Two or more races, making up 1.79% of Saffers. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 94% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.32% | 139.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0.95% | -26.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |