Explore the Family Name Shifman
The meaning of Shifman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schiffman. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Anatoly, Fanya, Lyubov, Mikail, Mikhail, Sofiya, Yelena. Jewish Baruch, Isak, Osher, Yehuda.
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How common is the last name Shifman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shifman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shifman was the 72,466th most popular surname, falling to the 81,772nd position by 2010, marking a change of -12.84%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 250 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, reflecting a -7.6% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased from 0.09 to 0.08, showing an -11.11% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #81,772 | -12.84% |
| Count | 250 | 231 | -7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shifman
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Shifman surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of those bearing the Shifman surname were White, representing 96.80% and 96.54% respectively. Interestingly, there was a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races, as this category went from zero in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics bearing this surname decreased from 2% in 2000 to none in 2010. The rest of the categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, saw no changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.54% | -0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |