Explore the Family Name Mehaffy
The meaning of Mehaffy
Irish: variant of McHaffie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mehaffy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mehaffy's popularity saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,572 with 288 people using the name, which increased in 2010 to a rank of 63,373 and 315 people. Although its proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable at 0.11, the surname saw an overall positive change of 1.86 in rank and 9.38 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,373 | 1.86% |
| Count | 288 | 315 | 9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehaffy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Mehaffy surname are predominantly White, accounting for 99% in 2000 and 96.83% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 2.19% over this decade. Additionally, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small percentage (2.22%) in 2010 that identified as having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.83% | -2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |