Explore the Family Name Stanifer
The meaning of Stanifer
Variant of Standifer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stanifer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stanifer has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Stanifer ranked 31,958 in terms of popularity but this ranking improved to 31,033 by 2010, showing a growth of 2.89%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Stanifer surname also increased from 682 in 2000 to 748 in 2010, indicating a rise of 9.68%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #31,033 | 2.89% |
| Count | 682 | 748 | 9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanifer
In regards to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Stanifer identified as White, with 90.62% in 2000 and 89.84% in 2010. The data also shows a slight increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. A small proportion identified as Hispanic, with the figures rising from 2.49% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals within the Stanifer surname decreased from 5.57% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.62% | 89.84% | -0.86% |
| Black | 5.57% | 4.55% | -18.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.94% | 18.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.87% | 41.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |