Explore the Family Name Chaffey
The meaning of Chaffey
English (Dorset and Somerset, of Norman origin): shortened form of Chaffin.
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How common is the last name Chaffey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chaffey saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476th and dropped to the 73,666th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.82%. The number of people bearing the name also diminished from 278 to 263 during this time period, a decline of 5.4%. This meant that for every 100,000 individuals in the United States, around 0.09 had the surname Chaffey in 2010, down from 0.1 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #73,666 | -10.82% |
| Count | 278 | 263 | -5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaffey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts for those bearing the surname Chaffey. The largest ethnic identity associated with the name is White, accounting for 95.32% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 92.78% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category accounted for 2.28% of individuals with this surname. Similarly, the proportion of people who identify with two or more races increased from 1.8% to 2.28% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 92.78% | -2.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.28% | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |