Explore the Family Name Soifer
The meaning of Soifer
Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland): variant of Soffer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gershon, Mendel, Amiram, Avrom, Baruch, Moishe, Zelman.
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How common is the last name Soifer in the United States?
The surname Soifer has seen an increase in popularity over the decade. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, the Soifer surname ranked 58,257 in popularity and by 2010, it moved up to rank 54,864. This represents a positive change of 5.82%. In terms of count, there were 326 individuals with the Soifer surname in 2000 and this number increased to 375 by 2010, showing a growth of 15.03%. The proportion of people with the Soifer surname per 100,000 population also saw an increase from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #54,864 | 5.82% |
| Count | 326 | 375 | 15.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soifer
Looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the Soifer surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.47% of Soifer individuals identified as White. By 2010, this percentage dropped slightly to 95.73%, showing a decrease of 2.78%. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a recorded presence of Soifer individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, each representing 1.60% of the total. There were no changes in the categories of Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 95.73% | -2.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |