About Chaffee
The surname Chaffee is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceaf," meaning "chaff" or "husks." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked with or dealt in chaff, the outer husks of grain that are separated during threshing. The name Chaffee may also have been a nickname for someone with a light or straw-colored hair, resembling chaff. Overall, the surname Chaffee is associated with occupations related to agriculture or may have originated as a descriptive nickname.
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The surname Chaffee is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chaffee based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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