Explore the Family Name Soffer
The meaning of Soffer
Jewish: occupational name for a scribe, Hebrew sofer, Yiddish soyfer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Haskel, Avi, Sasson, Avraham, Avrohom, Efi, Emanuel, Heskel, Moishe, Rinat, Rivka.
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How common is the last name Soffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Soffer has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 31,592 in popularity with a count of 692 bearers. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 30,863 with an increased count of 754 bearers, indicating an approximate growth of 8.96%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.26 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #30,863 | 2.31% |
| Count | 692 | 754 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soffer
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Soffer surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 96.10% in 2000 to 94.56% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant rise, increasing by 134.62% from 1.3% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw growth, rising from 0.87% to 1.19%. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%. There were no reported changes among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 94.56% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.05% | 134.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.19% | 36.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.8% | -38.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |