Explore the Family Name Jaffa
The meaning of Jaffa
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Noam, Yehuda, Zevi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jaffa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jaffa has shown a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 73,659 in 2000, but moved up to rank 65,066 by 2010, displaying an 11.67% increase in its ranking. In terms of count, the number of individuals bearing this surname rose from 245 to 305 during the same period, marking a substantial 24.49% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people with the last name Jaffa per 100,000 increased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #65,066 | 11.67% |
| Count | 245 | 305 | 24.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaffa
Regarding ethnicity, the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifting trends for individuals with the surname Jaffa between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 90.61% to 82.95%. There was a noticeable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, surging from 2.86% to 8.20%, a growth rate of 186.71%. Additionally, there was a slight rise in those identifying as Black, going from 2.86% to 4.92%. Persons identifying with two or more races saw a reduction from 3.67% to 2.62%. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.61% | 82.95% | -8.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 8.2% | 186.71% |
| Black | 2.86% | 4.92% | 72.03% |
| Two or More Races | 3.67% | 2.62% | -28.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |