Explore the Family Name Searfoss
The meaning of Searfoss
Americanized form of German Serfass.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Searfoss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Searfoss has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Searfoss ranked 17,408th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States and dropped to 18,633rd by 2010, reflecting a 7.04% decrease. The count of individuals bearing the surname Searfoss also saw a marginal drop from 1,494 in 2000 to 1,477 in 2010, representing a decline of 1.14%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 9.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,408 | #18,633 | -7.04% |
| Count | 1,494 | 1,477 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.5 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Searfoss
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Searfoss, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests it's predominantly linked to White ethnicity. However, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 97.93% to 95.94%, the Hispanic representation more than doubled from 0.87% to 2.37%. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.40% to 0.81%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained constant at 0.54% across the decade. Notably, there was no recorded change for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities associated with the Searfoss surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.94% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.37% | 172.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 0.81% | 102.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |