Explore the Family Name Caffey
The meaning of Caffey
Irish: shortened form of McHaffie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caffey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Caffey has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 10,217, then slipped to 10,751 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.23%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Caffey surname increased slightly during this period, from 2,895 in 2000 to 2,968 in 2010, an increase of 2.52%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 5.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,217 | #10,751 | -5.23% |
| Count | 2,895 | 2,968 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 1.01 | -5.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caffey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over a decade. The percentage of people with the Caffey surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled from 2000 to 2010, although the numbers remained relatively small. Individuals identifying as white constituted a significant percentage, but there was a decrease from 65.28% in 2000 to 61.79% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black increased from 30.60% to 33.76% over the same period. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.52% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010. Identification as Hispanic also saw a small rise, while those claiming two or more races decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.28% | 61.79% | -5.35% |
| Black | 30.6% | 33.76% | 10.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.79% | 17.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.52% | -20% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.81% | 55.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.34% | 100% |