Explore the Family Name Markoff
The meaning of Markoff
Westernized form of Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Jewish Markov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Markoff in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Markoff" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 35,053rd and fell slightly to 35,945th in 2010, indicating a change of -2.54%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the Markoff surname actually increased from 609 in 2000 to 624 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.46%. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Markoff surname decreased by 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #35,945 | -2.54% |
| Count | 609 | 624 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Markoff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Markoff surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 97.37% in 2000 to 94.87% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.31% to 3.04%. Additionally, a notable increase took place within those marking themselves as belonging to two or more races, which saw a jump from 0.82% to 1.92%. There were no individuals who marked themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for the years provided.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 94.87% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 3.04% | 132.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.92% | 134.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |