Explore the Family Name Sandefer
The meaning of Sandefer
English: variant of Sandifer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sandefer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sandefer has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname Sandefer slipped from 32,652 in 2000 to 38,691 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 18.5%. In terms of count, there were 663 individuals with this surname in 2000, while it dropped to 571 by 2010, marking a 13.88% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 24.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #38,691 | -18.5% |
| Count | 663 | 571 | -13.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.19 | -24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandefer
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the percentage of White individuals carrying the Sandefer surname decreased slightly from 92.31% in 2000 to 89.84% in 2010. The number of Hispanic and Black individuals with this surname, however, saw an increase with Hispanics rising from 2.41% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010 (a 30.71% increase), and Blacks increasing from 2.41% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010 (a 59.75% increase). The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a minor increase of 5.42%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 89.84% | -2.68% |
| Black | 2.41% | 3.85% | 59.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 3.15% | 30.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |