Explore the Family Name Cuffie
The meaning of Cuffie
Irish: variant of Cuffe. 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 Cuffie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cuffie had an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,085th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 27,678th spot, marking a 10.96% change. The count of people with the Cuffie surname also increased during this decade, with a growth of 23.09% from 706 to 869. Proportionally, there were 0.29 Cuffies per 100,000 people in 2010, up from 0.26 in 2000, showing an 11.54% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #27,678 | 10.96% |
| Count | 706 | 869 | 23.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.29 | 11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuffie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Cuffie surname identified themselves as Black, making up 81.87% in 2000 and 79.40% in 2010, experiencing a minor decrease of 3.02%. White individuals made up the second-largest group at 14.45% in 2000 and 14.04% in 2010, with a slight decrease of 2.84%. Notably, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.12% in 2000 to 4.37% in 2010, a change of 106.13%. Hispanic representation also increased by 76.47% from 0.85% to 1.50%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly from 0.71% to 0.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.87% | 79.4% | -3.02% |
| White | 14.45% | 14.04% | -2.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 4.37% | 106.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.5% | 76.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.69% | -2.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |