Explore the Family Name Chafe
The meaning of Chafe
English (Devon): variant of Chaffee. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chafe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chafe saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It jumped from ranking 57,849th in 2000 to 57,639th in 2010, marking a minor increase of 0.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 7.29%, from 329 to 353 people. However, the proportion of people with the Chafe surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #57,639 | 0.36% |
| Count | 329 | 353 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chafe
Turning to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chafe remains predominantly White. In 2000, 93.62% identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 93.77% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased from 3.34% to 4.53% over the same decade. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 93.77% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 4.53% | 35.63% |
| 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% |