Explore the Family Name Fyffe
The meaning of Fyffe
Scottish: variant of Fife.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fyffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fyffe witnessed a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fyffe was ranked 12,206 in terms of popularity and found amongst 2,340 individuals per 100,000. A decade later, the rank slightly slipped to 12,637, marking a decline of 3.53%, while the count increased to 2,449 individuals per 100,000, reflecting a rise of 4.66%. The proportion of people with the Fyffe surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 4.6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,206 | #12,637 | -3.53% |
| Count | 2,340 | 2,449 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.83 | -4.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fyffe
According to the ethnicity information from the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the Fyffe surname exhibited diverse ethnic identities. In 2000, the majority identified as White (84.70%), followed by Black (10.85%). By 2010, while the percentage of Whites had slightly decreased to 81.63%, the Black ethnicity saw an increase to 14.21%. Other changes in ethnic identities were noticeable among Asians/Pacific Islanders, who saw a significant increase from 0.43% to 0.90%. However, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.54% to 1.14%, and Hispanic representation also fell from 2.05% to 1.71%. American Indian and Alaskan Native were relatively stable, making up around 0.41%-0.43% of individuals with the Fyffe surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.7% | 81.63% | -3.62% |
| Black | 10.85% | 14.21% | 30.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.71% | -16.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.14% | -25.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.9% | 109.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.41% | -4.65% |