Explore the Family Name Standifer
The meaning of Standifer
Altered form of English Standiford. Compare Standafer, Standefer, Standerfer, and Stanifer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Standifer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Standifer has slightly decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9295, but by 2010 it had slipped to position 9464, marking a decrease of 1.82%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Standifer surname increased from 3225 in 2000 to 3438 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.6%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000, there was a minor decline of 2.5%, moving from 1.2 in 2000 to 1.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,295 | #9,464 | -1.82% |
| Count | 3,225 | 3,438 | 6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.17 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Standifer
The ethnicity associated with the Standifer surname showed notable changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White representation went from 60.28% in 2000 to 58.73% in 2010, showing a slight decrease. The Black population remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 33.24% to 33.28%. A significant increase was observed in the Hispanic category, more than doubling from 1.09% to 2.33%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group, however, saw a decrease from 0.40% to 0.26%. The portion identifying as two or more races witnessed an increase of 7.20%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a growth of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.28% | 58.73% | -2.57% |
| Black | 33.24% | 33.28% | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.64% | 2.88% | 9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.53% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.33% | 113.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.26% | -35% |