Explore the Family Name Shoffner
The meaning of Shoffner
Americanized form of German Schaffner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shoffner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Shoffner' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 10,680 in the year 2000 to 10,942 in 2010, indicating a negative change of 2.45%. However, the count, or the number of people with the surname, actually increased by 5.93% during this same period, rising from 2747 to 2910. This suggests that while the surname became less common relative to other surnames, the actual number of people bearing it increased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,680 | #10,942 | -2.45% |
| Count | 2,747 | 2,910 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.99 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shoffner
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Shoffner'. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dramatically increased from 0.25% to 0.62%, a change of 148%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a modest increase of 6.18%, going from 1.78% to 1.89%. The majority of Shoffners identified as White, though this proportion decreased slightly from 77.10% to 74.95%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 1.27% to 1.99%. Similarly, those who identify as Black saw an increase from 19.33% to 20.27%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity group also saw a small increase from 0.25% to 0.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.1% | 74.95% | -2.79% |
| Black | 19.33% | 20.27% | 4.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.99% | 56.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.89% | 6.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.62% | 148% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.27% | 8% |