Explore the Family Name Treffinger
The meaning of Treffinger
South German: probably derived from Middle High German treff- ‘fitting, excellent, hitting the nail on the head’, hence a nickname for a successful person. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Treffinger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Treffinger has seen a decrease in its popularity in the United States over a decade. In 2000, Treffinger ranked as the 77,222nd most popular surname and then slipped to 84,136th by 2010, showing a decrease of 8.95%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 231 persons in 2000 to 223 persons in 2010, representing a decline of 3.46%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname also decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #84,136 | -8.95% |
| Count | 231 | 223 | -3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Treffinger
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Treffinger surname in the U.S., the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly decreased to 96.86% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010, making up 2.24% of the Treffinger population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 96.86% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |