Explore the Family Name Federoff
The meaning of Federoff
1. Westernized altered form of Russian Fedorov or an American shortened and altered form of Jewish (from Ukraine) Fedorovsky, a habitational name from any of the villages in Ukraine named Fedorovka. 2. In some cases possibly also a variant of Fetterhoff or Fetterolf, both of German origin.
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How common is the last name Federoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Federoff saw minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Federoff was ranked as the 64,008th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had moved slightly to the 64,200th position, representing a decline of 0.3%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 291 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 6.53%. The proportion of individuals named Federoff per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #64,200 | -0.3% |
| Count | 291 | 310 | 6.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Federoff
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of those carrying the Federoff name identify as White—97.25% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.48% by 2010. There is no record of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years. Interestingly, there was a minor emergence of Hispanic ethnic identity amongst those with the Federoff name, going from none in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.48% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |