Explore the Family Name Maffey
The meaning of Maffey
English (mainly Hampshire and Wiltshire; of Norman origin): nickname from the Anglo-Norman French oath (par) ma(i) fay ‘(by) my troth’, presumably denoting someone who made frequent use of this expression.
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How common is the last name Maffey in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maffey has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Maffey surname was ranked 86,992 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to the rank of 94,311, marking an 8.41% decline. This drop is mirrored in the count of individuals with the Maffey surname, decreasing from 199 in 2000 to 194 in 2010, a decrease of 2.51%. However, the proportion of people named Maffey per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #94,311 | -8.41% |
| Count | 199 | 194 | -2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maffey
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Maffey surname. In 2000, 83.92% of individuals with the Maffey surname identified as White. This percentage decreased to 79.38% by 2010, indicating a decline of 5.41%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase during this time period, growing from 14.07% in 2000 to 19.07% in 2010, marking a 35.54% growth. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.92% | 79.38% | -5.41% |
| Hispanic | 14.07% | 19.07% | 35.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |