Explore the Family Name Caffery
The meaning of Caffery
Irish (Mayo and Cavan): shortened form of McCaffery (see McCaffrey).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caffery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caffery has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,003rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 38,389th spot, reflecting a change of -9.67%. The actual count of people with the surname also dropped by approximately 5.41% from 610 in 2000 to 577 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Caffery per 100k population also fell by 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #38,389 | -9.67% |
| Count | 610 | 577 | -5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caffery
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the distribution among individuals with the surname Caffery. The majority, about 88.39%, identified as White in 2010, a marginal increase of 0.22% from 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 8.32%, a slight drop from 8.36% in 2000. Hispanic ethnicity decreased by 3.89%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 47.56%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 88.39% | 0.22% |
| Black | 8.36% | 8.32% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 1.73% | -3.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.21% | 47.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |