Explore the Family Name Safrit
The meaning of Safrit
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Safrit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Safrit" experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 35,797th to 37,288th place, marking a drop of 4.17%. However, the count of individuals with the Safrit surname showed a marginal increase during the same decade, growing from 593 to 598 individuals, an upward shift of 0.84%. The proportion of people named Safrit per 100,000 population also saw a slight decline of 9.09% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #37,288 | -4.17% |
| Count | 593 | 598 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Safrit
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Safrit", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals who carry this name identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of Safrits identified as White, with a slight increase from 97.81% to 97.83%. During this time frame, the percentage of Safrits identifying as Hispanic or Black decreased from 0.84% to 0. This change indicates that there was no representation of these ethnicities among Safrits in 2010 according to the data. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 97.83% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |