Explore the Family Name Coffie
The meaning of Coffie
1. Irish: variant of Coffey. 2. West African (Ghana): from an Anglicized form of the Akan male personal name Kofi, denoting a boy born on Friday (see Koffi). This surname is also found in the West Indies, but it is rare there. Compare Cuffee and Cuffy. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Luce, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Coffie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Coffie showed a slight uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Coffie ranked as the 38,079th most common surname in the United States, but jumped to the 37,391st position by 2010, an increase of 1.81%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 547 in 2000 to 596 in 2010, marking an 8.96% rise. However, the proportion of Coffie per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #37,391 | 1.81% |
| Count | 547 | 596 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coffie
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coffie, there have been some shifts over the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. It's mainly identified with the Black community, which registered a slight decrease from 64.17% in 2000 to 62.25% in 2010. The White ethnicity saw a similar decline from 26.51% to 25.50%. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 65.03%, rising from 1.83% to 3.02%. The Hispanic identity also experienced a growth of 31.51%, from 6.76% to 8.89%. The census reported no individuals with the surname Coffie identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.17% | 62.25% | -2.99% |
| White | 26.51% | 25.5% | -3.81% |
| Hispanic | 6.76% | 8.89% | 31.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 3.02% | 65.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |