Explore the Family Name Eoff
The meaning of Eoff
Probably an altered form of German Ehoff, a status name for the tenant of an unfree feudal holding, from Middle High German ē ‘law’ + hof ‘farmstead, manor farm’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eoff has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17494 in terms of popularity among all surnames, with 1485 individuals carrying this last name. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 19390, indicating a decrease of approximately 10.84%. The number of people with the Eoff surname also dropped to 1394 during this period, marking a decline of 6.13%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 14.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,494 | #19,390 | -10.84% |
| Count | 1,485 | 1,394 | -6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.47 | -14.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eoff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a small but noticeable shift in the ethnic identities associated with the Eoff surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, though their proportion decreased slightly from 93.67% to 92.11%. There was also a significant increase in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, jumping from 1.08% to 1.94%. Other increases were seen in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.74% to 0.86%), Hispanic (from 1.75% to 2.08%), and Black (from 2.02% to 2.44%). Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 0.74% to 0.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 92.11% | -1.67% |
| Black | 2.02% | 2.44% | 20.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.08% | 18.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.94% | 79.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0.86% | 16.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.57% | -22.97% |