Explore the Family Name Shiffman
The meaning of Shiffman
Americanized form of German Schiffmann and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schiffman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Ronit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shiffman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shiffman shows a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,688th and by 2010 it shifted slightly to 39,052nd place, marking a change of -3.62%. The count or number of individuals with the Shiffman surname increased marginally from 555 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.62%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #39,052 | -3.62% |
| Count | 555 | 564 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiffman
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the largest ethnic group associated with the surname Shiffman is White, comprising 94.86% in 2010, down slightly from 96.22% in 2000. The second most common ethnic identity is those identifying as two or more races, which saw a significant increase of 31.48%, rising from 1.08% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the number who identified as Hispanic, with a jump of 96.83% from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively steady, decreasing by 1.11%. No individuals with the surname Shiffman identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 94.86% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.48% | 96.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.42% | 31.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.89% | -1.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |