Explore the Family Name Oliff
The meaning of Oliff
English (southeastern): variant of Olliff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oliff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oliff has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Oliff was the 45,308th most common surname, but by 2010 it fell to 48,060th place—a change of -6.07%. The census count reflects this pattern as well; in 2000 there were 445 individuals with this surname and by 2010 this number had marginally decreased to 440. This corresponds to a -1.12% change and indicates that the proportion of people named Oliff per 100k population dipped by -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #48,060 | -6.07% |
| Count | 445 | 440 | -1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oliff
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals information about the ethnicity associated with the Oliff surname. From 2000 to 2010, those identifying as White have consistently dominated, although we see a slight drop from 98.65% in 2000 to 97.95% in 2010. Other ethnic identities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reflected in the census data for this surname either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 97.95% | -0.71% |
| 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% |