Explore the Family Name Syphers
The meaning of Syphers
Variant of Cyphers, a surname of German or Dutch origin, or an altered form of Sypher, a surname of German origin. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Syphers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Syphers has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 68,345, indicating a decrease of 15.27%. The count, or number of people with this surname, also fell from 319 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.72%. The proportion per 100k population likewise decreased by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #68,345 | -15.27% |
| Count | 319 | 288 | -9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syphers
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Syphers, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were minimal changes noted between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 95.61% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.79% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010, marking a 77.07% change. However, those identifying as Black reduced to 0% in 2010 from 1.57% in 2000. There were no significant changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which maintained a 0% representation for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 94.79% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.78% | 77.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |