Explore the Family Name Sandefur
The meaning of Sandefur
English: variant of Sandifer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sandefur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sandefur has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 10,678 among all surnames counted in the census, but by 2010, it had dropped to 11,035—a decrease of 3.34%. Despite this, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased during the same period from 2,748 to 2,881, indicating a growth rate of 4.84%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 3.92%, moving from 1.02 to 0.98.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,678 | #11,035 | -3.34% |
| Count | 2,748 | 2,881 | 4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.98 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandefur
When looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Sandefur, there have been some changes observed between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White population holding this name saw a slight decrease of 1.49%, dropping from 92.03% to 90.66%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also decreased by 15.15% and 7.38% respectively. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname grew significantly by 46.70%, and the count of those identifying as two or more races rose by 13.74%. The most notable increase was seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, which more than doubled, growing by 115.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.03% | 90.66% | -1.49% |
| Black | 3.93% | 3.64% | -7.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.67% | 46.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.49% | 13.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 1.25% | 115.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.28% | -15.15% |