Explore the Family Name Haffey
The meaning of Haffey
Irish (Armagh): variant of Haughey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haffey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Haffey fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,224 and increased to 24,822 in 2010, marking a minor decline of 2.47%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 970 to 1003, a growth of 3.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, decreased by 5.56%, from 0.36 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,224 | #24,822 | -2.47% |
| Count | 970 | 1,003 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haffey
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haffey, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Haffey surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.73% in 2000 to 94.82% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.03% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010, marking a change of 248.54%. There were also small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. No individuals with the Haffey surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 94.82% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 3.59% | 248.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.9% | 73.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0.6% | 15.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |