Explore the Family Name Christoff
The meaning of Christoff
Westernized form of Bulgarian and Macedonian Hristov. Compare Christo and Chris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Christoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Christoff has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,170th most popular surname but dropped to the 18,550th spot in 2010, marking an 8.04% decrease. The total count of people carrying this surname also fell from 1,522 in 2000 to 1,487 in 2010, reflecting a modest 2.3% decline. Its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.71%, moving from 0.56 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,170 | #18,550 | -8.04% |
| Count | 1,522 | 1,487 | -2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.5 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christoff
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Christoff, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, however, their percentage slightly decreased from 93.17% to 92%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 71.19%, jumping from 1.18% to 2.02%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races and Black decreased marginally, whereas those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased, albeit from a previously unrecorded (S) figure.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 92% | -1.26% |
| Black | 4.2% | 3.7% | -11.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.02% | 71.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.34% | 7.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |