About Jaffee
The surname Jaffee is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Yafe," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Yafe. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name have evolved, resulting in variations such as Jaffee, Jaffe, and Yaffe. Today, individuals with the surname Jaffee can be found in various parts of the world, particularly among Jewish communities.
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The surname Jaffee is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jaffee based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Jaffee is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jaffee in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jaffee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.