Explore the Family Name Jaffrey
The meaning of Jaffrey
1. English and Scottish: variant of Jeffrey. 2. Muslim (Pakistan): variant of Jafri. Compare Jaffri.
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How common is the last name Jaffrey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jaffrey saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 141,788 in terms of popularity and increased to rank 141,140 in 2010, an approximately 0.46 percent change. The count of individuals with the Jaffrey surname also increased from 108 in 2000 to 118 in 2010, a growth of about 9.26 percent. Its proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.04 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,788 | #141,140 | 0.46% |
| Count | 108 | 118 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaffrey
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated predominantly with the surname Jaffrey includes Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and those identifying with two or more races. Over the decade, there was a considerable increase in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, from 33.33 percent in 2000 to 42.37 percent in 2010, a change of 27.12 percent. However, those identifying as White and with two or more races saw a decrease of 6.71 percent and 33.89 percent respectively. There were no recorded instances of the Jaffrey surname among Hispanics, Black Americans, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.15% | 44.92% | -6.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.33% | 42.37% | 27.12% |
| Two or More Races | 16.67% | 11.02% | -33.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |