Explore the Family Name Duffie
The meaning of Duffie
Scottish (mainly central Scotland): Scottish form of Irish Duffy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duffie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Duffie has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,790 in popularity but dropped slightly to 15,959 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.07%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,694 to 1,820, representing a growth of 7.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined marginally by 1.59% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,790 | #15,959 | -1.07% |
| Count | 1,694 | 1,820 | 7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.62 | -1.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duffie
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was little change in the ethnicity breakdown of those with the surname Duffie from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnic group remained White, though its share decreased slightly from 55.79% to 54.34%. The second largest ethnicity group was Black, which saw a small decrease from 40.85% to 40.60%. There was significant growth in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, jumping from 1.12% to 2.14%, an increase of 91.07%. The Hispanic community also saw a rise in representation from 1.71% to 2.42%, an increase of 41.52%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.79% | 54.34% | -2.6% |
| Black | 40.85% | 40.6% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.42% | 41.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 2.14% | 91.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |