Explore the Family Name Sarafin
The meaning of Sarafin
Polish: variant of Serafin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sarafin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sarafin saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name slightly dropped from 57,406 in 2000 to 57,639 in 2010, a change of -0.41%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 6.33%, growing from 332 in 2000 to 353 in 2010. The proportion of Sarafins per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #57,639 | -0.41% |
| Count | 332 | 353 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarafin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sarafin, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of White Sarafins decreased from 94.58% to 89.52% over the decade, the Hispanic representation witnessed a significant rise of 88.22%, increasing from 3.31% to 6.23%. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races each accounted for 1.98% of Sarafins in 2010, not having been represented in 2000. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 89.52% | -5.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 6.23% | 88.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |