Explore the Family Name Medoff
The meaning of Medoff
American shortened and altered form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Medovoj, meaning ‘of honey’ in Russian, hence an occupational name for a mead maker. Compare Madoff 2. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Medoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Medoff saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Medoff ranked 53,420th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 63,218th. This represents an 18.34% decrease in rank. The number of people with the Medoff surname also fell during this period, from 363 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, a drop of 12.95%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Medoff surname per 100,000 population decreased by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #63,218 | -18.34% |
| Count | 363 | 316 | -12.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Medoff
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Medoff surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 95.59% to 96.20%. There was a notable change in other ethnicities over the decade: individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.93% to 0%, while those identifying with two or more races increased from 0% to 2.53%. The percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity dropped from 1.38% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 96.2% | 0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |