Explore the Family Name Siefring
The meaning of Siefring
German: either a variant of Siffring, a Rhenish form of Severin, or a variant of Sieverding, a Westphalian patronymic from Siefert or its variant Sievert.
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How common is the last name Siefring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Siefring has seen a modest increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 48,469th in 2000, it moved up to 46,811th by 2010, marking a 3.42% change in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose by about 11%, with numbers increasing from 409 in 2000 to 454 in 2010. Interestingly, despite the increase in count and rank, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #46,811 | 3.42% |
| Count | 409 | 454 | 11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siefring
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Siefring, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.80% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.92% in 2010. This change indicates a minor diversification in the ethnicity of those carrying the Siefring name. Notably, there was a new emergence of Hispanic affiliation, which accounted for 1.32% in 2010, where none was recorded in 2000. Additionally, representation among individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 4.76%, moving from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 96.92% | -0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.54% | 4.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |