Explore the Family Name Chaffe
The meaning of Chaffe
English (Devon; of Norman origin): nickname meaning ‘bald’, from Parisian Old French chauf (Norman and Picard cauf, Latin calvus).
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How common is the last name Chaffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chaffe saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chaffe was ranked 106,477th in terms of prevalence across the U.S., with 155 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 119,508 and the count had decreased to 145, marking a drop of 6.45% in frequency. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also declined over this period from 0.06 to 0.05, representing a change rate of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #119,508 | -12.24% |
| Count | 155 | 145 | -6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaffe
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity profile of those with the Chaffe surname across the 2000-2010 decade. In 2000, the majority of Chaffes (92.26%) identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage had dropped to 84.14%. During the same period, Black representation among Chaffes rose from 0% to 10.34%. There were no recorded instances of Chaffes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during these years. Meanwhile, the percentage of Chaffes identifying as Hispanic fell from 3.23% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 84.14% | -8.8% |
| Black | 0% | 10.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |