Explore the Family Name Shaff
The meaning of Shaff
Americanized form of German Schaaf and Jewish Schaff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shaff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shaff has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,520th in popularity, dropping to 33,596th place in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 26.68%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also fell from 865 to 678 during the same period, marking a drop of 21.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 28.12%, moving from 0.32 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,520 | #33,596 | -26.68% |
| Count | 865 | 678 | -21.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.23 | -28.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaff
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Shaff identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of whites from 96.3% to 93.81%, a change of -2.59%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, the percentage of Hispanics rose significantly from 1.04% to 3.10%, a 198.08% increase. Additionally, a small proportion identified as belonging to two or more races, rising slightly from 1.73% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Black in 2000, but by 2010, 0.74% of individuals with the surname Shaff identified as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 93.81% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 3.1% | 198.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.77% | 2.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |