Explore the Family Name Daffin
The meaning of Daffin
English (Derbyshire and Warwickshire): possibly a nickname for a simpleton from Middle English daff with the noun-forming suffix -eron, of French origin. Compare Daffern.
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How common is the last name Daffin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Daffin has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,206th most popular last name, while in 2010 it climbed to the 32,750th position—an increase of 1.37%. Additionally, the count of people bearing this surname rose from 649 in 2000 to 701 in 2010, marking an 8.01% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with the Daffin surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.24 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #32,750 | 1.37% |
| Count | 649 | 701 | 8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daffin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the Daffin surname from 2000 to 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years, the percentages for other ethnicities had varying changes. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased by 11.78%, going from 55.62% in 2000 to 49.07% in 2010. Conversely, the Black community saw a minor increase, rising from 40.52% in 2000 to 43.08% in 2010. The most significant change was observed within the Hispanic community, where the percentage surged from 1.54% in 2000 to 4.71% in 2010—an impressive growth of 205.84%. Lastly, individuals who identified with two or more races also saw a slight increase from 1.85% to 2.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.62% | 49.07% | -11.78% |
| Black | 40.52% | 43.08% | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 4.71% | 205.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.14% | 15.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |