Find out how popular the last name Effron is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Effron.

Effron, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Effron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Effron in America

Effron is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Effron surname appeared 371 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Effron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Effron to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Effron

The surname EFFRON has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region that is now Ukraine. It dates back to the 15th century and is thought to be derived from the Hebrew name "Ephraim," which means "fruitful."

In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Efron" or "Efrone." Over time, the spelling evolved to "Effron" as the name spread across Eastern Europe and into other parts of the world.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EFFRON can be found in a census record from the city of Lviv, Ukraine, in the year 1487. The record lists a merchant named Yakov Efron as a resident of the city.

Another notable early reference to the name comes from the town of Zhytomyr, Ukraine, where a family by the name of Efron is mentioned in a land deed from the year 1522. This document suggests that the family had lived in the area for some time and may have been involved in agriculture or land ownership.

As the name spread throughout Eastern Europe, it began to appear in various records and documents. For example, in the 17th century, there are records of an Efron family living in the city of Vilnius, which was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname EFFRON was Mikhail Efron, a Russian military officer who lived from 1786 to 1854. He served in the imperial Russian army and participated in several campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars.

Another notable figure was Yelena Efron, a Russian writer and translator who lived from 1888 to 1942. She was the wife of the renowned poet Marina Tsvetaeva and played an essential role in preserving and promoting her husband's literary works.

In the 20th century, the name EFFRON gained prominence in the United States, particularly among Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. One notable American with this surname was Martin Effron, a businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1924 to 2017. He was the founder of several successful companies and actively supported various charitable causes.

Another individual of note was David Effron, an American conductor who lived from 1926 to 2019. He had a distinguished career leading orchestras around the world and was particularly renowned for his interpretations of works by composers such as Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss.

While the surname EFFRON may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Effron

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Effron.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Effron was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Effron has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Effron was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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