Explore the Family Name Schiffman
The meaning of Schiffman
1. Americanized form of German Schiffmann: occupational name for a shipman (see Schiffer). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Schiff ‘ship’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’, an artificial name or possibly a habitational name denoting someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a ship. Compare Shiffman. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolf, Franz, Inge, Kurt, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Schiffman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schiffman saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,925 and by 2010, it dropped to 14,706, reflecting a 5.61% decrease. However, the total count of people with the Schiffman surname increased slightly over this decade, growing from 1,987 to 2,021, which is a 1.71% growth. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased by 6.76%, going from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,925 | #14,706 | -5.61% |
| Count | 1,987 | 2,021 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.69 | -6.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schiffman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schiffman. Throughout the years, the majority of individuals with this surname have been white, with a slight decrease from 97.28% in 2000 to 97.08% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Schiffmans fell by 22.92% while those identifying as two or more races saw a minor drop of 1.54%. The census recorded no Schiffman individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both these years. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic Schiffman population, which rose by 37.62% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 97.08% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.39% | 37.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.74% | -22.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.64% | -1.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |