Explore the Family Name Mccaffery
The meaning of Mccaffery
Irish (northern): variant of McCaffrey. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Patrick Do.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccaffery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mccaffery ranked 12,986th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 13,445th by 2010, which is a decrease of 3.53 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Mccaffery name actually increased from 2,164 in 2000 to 2,265 in 2010, a growth rate of 4.67 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased during this period, going from 0.8 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,986 | #13,445 | -3.53% |
| Count | 2,164 | 2,265 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.77 | -3.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccaffery
In terms of ethnicity, the U.S. Decennial Census data shows that the surname Mccaffery was primarily associated with those of White ethnic identity; however, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.86 percent identified as White, but this number dipped to 95.32 percent by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 0.37 to 0.53 percent. Those claiming two or more ethnicities also saw a significant increase from 0.32 to 0.88 percent. Hispanic representation grew as well, rising from 1.29 to 2.65 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded in 2000, but data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy considerations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.32% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.65% | 105.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.32% | 0.88% | 175% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.53% | 43.24% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0% | 0% |