Explore the Family Name Siefkes
The meaning of Siefkes
North German (Rhineland): patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Siefert (see Siegfried). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Siefkes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Siefkes has seen a minor decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659th most common name in the United States and that rank dropped slightly to 77,522nd by 2010, a change of -5.24%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 245 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.82%. However, when examining the proportion per 100k people, the numbers have shrunk by -11.11%, meaning the name is becoming slightly less common overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #77,522 | -5.24% |
| Count | 245 | 247 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siefkes
When exploring the ethnic identity associated with the surname Siefkes, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find a strong predominance of White ethnicity. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 99.18% in 2000 to 100.00% in 2010. The data showed no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities both in 2000 and 2010. There also appeared to be no individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 100% | 0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |