Explore the Family Name Coffy
The meaning of Coffy
1. Irish: variant of Coffey. 2. West Indian (Dutch Caribbean): variant of Coffie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coffy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coffy has increased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Coffy was ranked 64,186th and by 2010, it had moved up to the 56,836th position which is an upward shift of 11.45%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 290 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 23.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly showed a growth of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #56,836 | 11.45% |
| Count | 290 | 359 | 23.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coffy
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coffy, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 62.41% to 51.53%, while those identifying as Black saw a notable increase from 32.07% to 43.73%. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races dropped substantially from 4.14% to 2.51%. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing to 2.23% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.41% | 51.53% | -17.43% |
| Black | 32.07% | 43.73% | 36.36% |
| Two or More Races | 4.14% | 2.51% | -39.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |