Explore the Family Name Ioffe
The meaning of Ioffe
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe, reflecting an Ashkenazic pronunciation of the Hebrew word. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Mikhail, Igor, Leonid, Vladimir, Grigory, Michail, Oleg, Aleksandr, Aleksey, Alexei, Anatoliy. Jewish Naum, Dveyra, Yakov, Aron, Basya, Fira, Leyb, Mendel, Mikhael, Rakhil.
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How common is the last name Ioffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ioffe has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,945th among all surnames, while by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 52,736th place. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 376 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, a growth of 4.52%. The proportion per 100k individuals decreased minimally from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, reflecting a change of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #52,736 | -1.52% |
| Count | 376 | 393 | 4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ioffe
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Ioffe surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, those identifying as White overwhelmingly dominate. In 2000, 99.20% identified as White, and this figure decreased slightly to 98.22% by 2010. There were no notable changes or representation from other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.2% | 98.22% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |