Explore the Family Name Duffee
The meaning of Duffee
Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Duibhshíthe (see McDuffie).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duffee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duffee has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,582 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 33,121, representing an 8.3% drop. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 720 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, a decrease of about 4.03%. The proportion per 100,000 people followed suit, falling by 14.81% from 0.27 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #33,121 | -8.3% |
| Count | 720 | 691 | -4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duffee
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some changes for those bearing the Duffee surname. The majority of individuals identifying as Duffee are white, although their percentage share fell slightly from 95.28% in 2000 to 93.05% in 2010. The data showed a notable increase in Hispanic representation among individuals with this surname, rising from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010, a 73.60% increase. Additionally, while there were no individuals listed as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander under the Duffee surname in 2000, by 2010 there was a recorded 1.30% identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 93.05% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.6% | 10.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.17% | 73.6% |
| Black | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |