Explore the Family Name Senft
The meaning of Senft
German: 1. nickname for a helpful or friendly person, from Middle High German senfte ‘soft, accommodating’. 2. in some cases variant of Senf. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Jodel, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Senft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Senft has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Senft was the 16,776th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 18,440th spot, marking a decline of 9.92%. The count of people bearing this surname also declined from 1,567 in 2000 to 1,501 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.21%. Proportionally, for every 100k individuals, there were 0.58 Senfts in 2000 and only 0.51 in 2010, a fall of 12.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,776 | #18,440 | -9.92% |
| Count | 1,567 | 1,501 | -4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.51 | -12.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senft
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Senft showed interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.77% in 2000 and 96.27% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic over the decade. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders rose from 0.38% in 2000 to 0.60% in 2010, showing a 57.89% increase. Those identifying as Hispanic jumped from 0.51% to 1.53%, a significant 200% increase. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a small bump, rising from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 96.27% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.53% | 200% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.13% | 10.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.6% | 57.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |