McDuffee

McDuffee was a common surname in the United States, particularly among people of European descent. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic surname "MacDhuibhshithe" or "MacDuibhisichte", which translates to "son of Donald" or "son of dark warrior".

The name McDuffee is a variant of the more common surname MacDuff or MacDufee, which has been recorded in Scotland and Ireland since the Middle Ages. The name was brought to the Americas by Scottish and Irish immigrants, where it became established as a distinct surname.

In the United States, McDuffee is most commonly found in the southern states, particularly in North Carolina and South Carolina. Census records show that the name was relatively rare in the 19th century, but gained more common usage in the early 20th century.

People with the surname McDuffee have been recorded in various professions and occupations, including farmers, traders, and craftsmen. Some notable individuals with the surname include politicians, military personnel, and sports enthusiasts.

One famous American with the surname McDuffee was Captain James McDuffee of Massachusetts, who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later became a prominent merchant and wharf owner in Boston. Today, the surname McDuffee is still found in many parts of the United States, and continues to be of interest to genealogists and family historians studying the name's origins and history.