Explore the Family Name Yaffee
The meaning of Yaffee
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Yechezkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yaffee in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Yaffee" has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname slipped from 108,734th place in 2000 to 124,548th in 2010, showing a drop of 14.54%. The overall count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 151 to 138, marking an 8.61% dip. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people of the U.S. population with this surname showed a decline of 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #124,548 | -14.54% |
| Count | 151 | 138 | -8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yaffee
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity breakdown of those with the surname "Yaffee." Throughout 2000 and 2010, no distinct changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying as White, from 96.03% in 2000 to 92.75% in 2010, indicating a change of -3.42%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals with the surname Yaffee who identify as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.31% in 2000 to 6.52% in 2010, a significant growth of 96.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 92.75% | -3.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 6.52% | 96.98% |
| 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% |