Explore the Family Name Saft
The meaning of Saft
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Saft ‘fruit juice’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saft has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had climbed slightly to 63,698th place, marking a modest change of 0.76%. The number of people bearing the surname also rose from 290 to 313 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 7.93%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Saft surname per 100k remained stable at 0.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #63,698 | 0.76% |
| Count | 290 | 313 | 7.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saft
As for the ethnicity tied to the surname Saft, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.55% of those with the Saft surname identified as White, although this figure saw a slight decrease to 93.93% by 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities either in 2000 or 2010. However, the census did note a small emergence of diversity over time, with 1.92% identifying as having Two or more races and 2.88% identifying as Hispanic by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 93.93% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |