Explore the Family Name Jaffee
The meaning of Jaffee
Jewish: variant of Jaffe. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gilat, Isadore, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jaffee in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jaffee was ranked 30,716 in popularity in 2000 and saw a decrease by 2010, dropping to rank 34,314. This represents an approximate 11.71% drop in popularity over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 716 in 2000 to 661 in 2010, which is about a 7.68% drop. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 18.52%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,716 | #34,314 | -11.71% |
| Count | 716 | 661 | -7.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaffee
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the Jaffee surname identified as White according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.23% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 95.31% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities, from 0.98% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010, a significant rise of approximately 146.94%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a small increase from 0.70% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 1.26% to 1.21%. No change was noted among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.31% | -0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 2.42% | 146.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.21% | -3.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.76% | 8.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |