Find out how popular the last name Caffie is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Caffie.

Caffie, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Caffie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caffie in America

Caffie is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caffie surname appeared 176 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Caffie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caffie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Caffie

The surname "CAFFIE" is believed to have originated in Ireland during the 16th century. It is likely derived from the Gaelic word "caife," which means "slender" or "graceful." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a slender or graceful physique.

The earliest known record of the surname "CAFFIE" can be found in the Fiants of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I, which are legal documents from the 16th century. In these records, the name is spelled as "Caffey," which is thought to be an early variant of the modern spelling.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was John Caffie, who was born in County Donegal, Ireland, in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in local parish records from the time.

Another notable figure was Patrick Caffie, a soldier who fought in the Irish Confederate Wars during the 1640s. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the conflict.

In the 18th century, the surname "CAFFIE" appears to have spread beyond Ireland, with records showing individuals bearing this name in other parts of the British Isles. One example is William Caffie, a merchant who lived in London, England, in the mid-1700s.

During the 19th century, the "CAFFIE" surname began to appear in North America, likely due to Irish immigration. One notable individual was Michael Caffie, who was born in County Mayo, Ireland, in 1820 and later emigrated to the United States, settling in Boston, Massachusetts.

Another person of historical significance was Margaret Caffie, a poet and writer who lived in Scotland in the late 19th century. She published several collections of poetry and was known for her vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and culture.

While the surname "CAFFIE" is not as common as some other Irish names, it has been carried by individuals throughout history, with roots tracing back to the 16th century in Ireland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caffie

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Caffie.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Caffie was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Caffie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Caffie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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