Explore the Family Name Joffe
The meaning of Joffe
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe, reflecting an eastern Ashkenazic pronunciation of the Hebrew word. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chayim, Jakob, Ilan, Isak, Tova, Zalman.
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How common is the last name Joffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Joffe saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 24,929 to 25,403, a change of -1.9%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Joffe surname increased by 4.06% during this period, growing from 936 to 974. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.71%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname grew, the relative frequency compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,929 | #25,403 | -1.9% |
| Count | 936 | 974 | 4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joffe
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Joffe surname identified as White according to both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data, at 96.58% and 96.10% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 30%, going from 1.50% to 1.95%. There was also a noticeable emergence of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black in 2010, which were not present in the 2000 Census data. However, no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category of Two or more races was represented in 2000 but was absent from the 2010 data (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 96.1% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.95% | 30% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |