Explore the Family Name Scoffield
The meaning of Scoffield
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Schofield.
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How common is the last name Scoffield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Scoffield surname has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank for Scoffield was 73,412, whereas it improved to a rank of 69,996 in 2010, indicating a growth of about 4.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 246 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 13.82%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #69,996 | 4.65% |
| Count | 246 | 280 | 13.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scoffield
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Scoffield surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 91.06% to 87.86%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of Two or more races in either year. Similarly, no individuals with the Scoffield surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black showed a slight increase from 8.13% in 2000 to 9.29% in 2010. Additionally, there was a new entry in 2010 of individuals who identified as Hispanic, constituting 2.50% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.06% | 87.86% | -3.51% |
| Black | 8.13% | 9.29% | 14.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |