Explore the Family Name Kanoff
The meaning of Kanoff
1. Westernized form of Bulgarian Kanov: probably a patronymic from the personal name Kano, a short form of Lukan (from Greek Loukanos). 2. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Knauff or Knopf.
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How common is the last name Kanoff in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Kanoff" has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,406th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 63,698th position, indicating a change of -10.96%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased by 5.72%, from 332 in 2000 to 313 in 2010. The proportion of people named Kanoff per 100k also saw a decline of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #63,698 | -10.96% |
| Count | 332 | 313 | -5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanoff
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the surname "Kanoff," according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remains largely the same between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded changes among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, there was a slight increase within the White ethnic group, from 98.19% in 2000 to 98.72% in 2010, representing a change of 0.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 98.72% | 0.54% |
| 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% |