Explore the Family Name Off
The meaning of Off
North German: from the personal name Offo, a short form of the ancient Germanic name Autfrid, composed of a cognate of Old High German ōt ‘wealth, possession’ + frid(u) ‘peace’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Herta, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Off in the United States?
The surname "Off" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 50,686 with 387 individuals carrying this name, representing a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 53,802 and the count dropped marginally to 384, reducing the proportion to 0.13 per 100,000. This represents a change of -6.15 in rank and a -0.78 drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #53,802 | -6.15% |
| Count | 387 | 384 | -0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Off
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname "Off" identified as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.09% of the total, but by 2010, it had decreased slightly to 93.49%. The representation of Hispanics within this surname saw a significant increase during this period, rising from 2.58% in 2000 to 3.65% in 2010, marking an increase of 41.47%. Meanwhile, the Black demographic saw its first appearance in 2010 with a representation of 1.30%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 93.49% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.65% | 41.47% |
| Black | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |