Explore the Family Name Saffran
The meaning of Saffran
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Safran.
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How common is the last name Saffran in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saffran showed a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010. The census data shows that in 2000, Saffran ranked 47,389 in popularity and then dropped to 49,723 in 2010, marking a 4.93% decrease in its ranking. In terms of the count, there was a very minimal increase of 0.24%, moving from 421 in 2000 to 422 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #49,723 | -4.93% |
| Count | 421 | 422 | 0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saffran
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Saffran, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.15% in 2000 to 94.79% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races increased by 32.71%, rising from 2.14% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. The data for 2010 also shows a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 1.42%. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained at 0% both in 2000 and 2010. For some data points, the exact figures were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 94.79% | -2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 2.84% | 32.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |