Explore the Family Name Shiff
The meaning of Shiff
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Schiff, Yiddish shif ‘ship’ (see Schiff). 2. Americanized form of German Schiff. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Zeev, Zohar.
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How common is the last name Shiff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Shiff" has seen a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,293rd in terms of popularity and had a count of 319. By 2010, this ranking dropped to 68,547 with a count of 287, reflecting a change of -15.61% in rank and -10.03% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.12 to 0.1 during the same period, marking a decrease of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #68,547 | -15.61% |
| Count | 319 | 287 | -10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiff
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Shiff", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.12% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.17% by 2010. Interestingly, the census data recorded no individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification with 2.44% identifying as such in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 96.17% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |