Explore the Family Name Syfrett
The meaning of Syfrett
Probably a metathesized variant of Syfert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Syfrett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Syfrett" saw a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,557th in popularity and had a count of 311. By 2010, it had slipped to 64,200th place with a minimal decrease in count to 310. The proportion of people named Syfrett per 100,000 dropped by 8.33%, indicating a slight decrease in its general usage.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #64,200 | -6.02% |
| Count | 311 | 310 | -0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syfrett
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Syfrett" identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.46% in 2000 to 94.19% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races. Specifically, the percentage of Black individuals increased by 60.25%, while the category of two or more races emerged in the 2010 census at 2.58%. No individuals with the surname Syfrett identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 94.19% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Black | 1.61% | 2.58% | 60.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |