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

Naffziger, 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 Naffziger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naffziger in America

Naffziger is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naffziger surname appeared 390 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 Naffziger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naffziger 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 Naffziger

The surname Naffziger is believed to have originated in the German region of Bavaria, dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Naffe," which means "kinsman" or "relative," combined with the suffix "-ziger," indicating a person's occupation or place of origin. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with or lived among their kin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Naffziger name appears in the parish records of the town of Sinsheim, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In the year 1578, a man named Hans Naffziger is mentioned as a resident of the village.

In the 17th century, the name Naffziger can be found in various historical documents from the region, including land records and tax registers. One notable individual from this period was Johann Naffziger (1632-1701), a farmer and landowner in the village of Oberndorf, near the city of Nürnberg.

As the Naffziger family spread across Germany and into neighboring countries, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Nafziger, Naffzger, and Nafzger. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the individual preferences of scribes and record keepers.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the Naffziger surname made notable contributions to their respective fields. One such person was Friedrich Naffziger (1811-1888), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

Another prominent figure was Karl Naffziger (1847-1927), a German-American engineer and inventor who specialized in the design and construction of bridges and other structures. He is credited with several innovations in steel bridge construction and was involved in numerous high-profile projects throughout the United States.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Naffzigers emigrated from Germany to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada. Among these immigrants was Heinrich Naffziger (1863-1941), a farmer and community leader who settled in the state of Illinois, where he played an active role in local agricultural organizations.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the Naffziger surname include the American author and academic David Naffziger (born 1947), who has written extensively on topics related to literature and creative writing.

Throughout its long history, the Naffziger name has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany and has also taken root in other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and contributions of those who have carried this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naffziger

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

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 Naffziger 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 Naffziger 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 Naffziger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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