Explore the Family Name Safran
How common is the last name Safran in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Safran" has slightly decreased over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Safran was ranked the 24,306th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it slipped to 24,961st. This is a change of -2.69%. Despite this decline in rank, the count of people carrying the Safran name increased from 966 in 2000 to 996 in 2010, which reflects a growth of 3.11%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Safran surname dipped slightly from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010, indicating a relative decrease of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #24,961 | -2.69% |
| Count | 966 | 996 | 3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Safran
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Safran" also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the Safran surname identify as White, accounting for 97.31% in 2000 and 95.98% in 2010, with a slight decrease of -1.37%. The representation of Hispanic individuals among those bearing the Safran name significantly increased during this period, growing from 0.83% to 2.01%, a change of 142.17%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Safrans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.83% to zero, and those identifying as Black emerged from zero to 0.70%. The proportions of American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, with the latter seeing a small decrease from 0.72% to 0.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 95.98% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 2.01% | 142.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.6% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |