Explore the Family Name Shiffer
The meaning of Shiffer
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schiffer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shiffer in the United States?
The surname Shiffer saw a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. It moved from ranking 20,111 in 2000 to 20,664 in 2010. The count of people with this last name also increased by 3.89% during this decade, going from 1233 to 1281. However, its proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 6.52%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname has grown, it didn't keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,111 | #20,664 | -2.75% |
| Count | 1,233 | 1,281 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiffer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides clues into the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Shiffer. The majority identify as White, although this decreased slightly from 93.27% in 2000 to 90.48% in 2010. A significant change was seen in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, which increased by 122.45% and 47.56% respectively. The representation of those identifying as two or more races also rose, from 1.30% to 1.56%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a decrease from 1.46% to 1.25%. Notably, there was a new category in 2010, American Indian and Alaskan Native, representing 0.47% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 90.48% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 5.15% | 47.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.56% | 20% |
| Black | 1.46% | 1.25% | -14.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 1.09% | 122.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |