Explore the Family Name Schaffran
The meaning of Schaffran
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schaffran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schaffran has seen slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 73,412th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 77,012th place, marking a decline of 4.9%. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname saw a small increase from 246 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, representing growth of 1.22%. The proportion of people named Schaffran per 100k population also decreased by 11.11% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #77,012 | -4.9% |
| Count | 246 | 249 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaffran
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schaffran identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.90% in 2000 to 94.38% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant drop from 2.03% to none within this period. Those identifying with two or more races represented a small portion of the Schaffran surname holders and experienced a slight decrease from 3.25% to 3.21%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 94.38% | 0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 3.21% | -1.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |