Explore the Family Name Shiffler
The meaning of Shiffler
Americanized form of German Schiffler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shiffler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shiffler experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,876 among all surnames but dropped to the 46,811 position in 2010, representing a decline of 38.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 634 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, a reduction of 28.39%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname Shiffler per 100,000 people decreased by 37.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #46,811 | -38.18% |
| Count | 634 | 454 | -28.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.15 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiffler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Shiffler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 97.00% to 94.71%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic modestly rose from 1.26% to 1.54%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnicities, climbing from 0.95% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 94.71% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 2.42% | 154.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.54% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |