Explore the Family Name Karhoff
The meaning of Karhoff
German: topographic name from Middle High German kar ‘bowl, hollow’ + hof ‘farm, manor’ for a farm or house on low-lying ground, or from kār ‘turn, switchback’, for someone living on a bend or turn in a road.
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How common is the last name Karhoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karhoff has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Karhoff ranked 54,152 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to 52,383, marking a 3.27% improvement. The total count of people bearing this surname also rose from 357 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, an increase of 10.92%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #52,383 | 3.27% |
| Count | 357 | 396 | 10.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karhoff
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karhoff. It shows that the vast majority of people with this last name identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.88% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 0% to 1.52%. The data did not show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 95.96% | -2.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 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% |