Explore the Family Name Mchaffie
The meaning of Mchaffie
Scottish (Galloway) and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gille Chathbhaidh ‘son of the servant of (Saint) Cathbhadh’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mchaffie in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mchaffie has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 41,382, but by 2010, it had risen to 40,432, reflecting a 2.3% increase. The number of individuals bearing the Mchaffie surname also increased from 496 in 2000 to 541 in 2010, representing a 9.07% growth. However, per 100k people, the proportion remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #40,432 | 2.3% |
| Count | 496 | 541 | 9.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mchaffie
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mchaffie surname identify as White, with proportions of 96.57% in 2000 and 96.30% in 2010, showing a negligible decrease. Those who identified with two or more races decreased from 2.22% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. There were no Mchaffies who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, by 2010, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, both at 1.11%, while these categories were at 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 96.3% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 1.11% | -50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |