Explore the Family Name Petroff
The meaning of Petroff
Westernized form of Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Croatian, and Slovak Petrov.
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How common is the last name Petroff in the United States?
The surname Petroff, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 14,069 and by 2010, it had slipped to 14,724, a decrease of 4.66%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Petroff surname increased modestly from 1,964 to 2,018, reflecting a growth of 2.75%. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.85%, going from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,069 | #14,724 | -4.66% |
| Count | 1,964 | 2,018 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.68 | -6.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petroff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Petroff surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.57% of Petroffs identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.25% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Petroffs saw a significant increase of 33.33%, growing from 2.19% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders also increased from 0.56% to 0.79%, an impressive 41.07% change. People identifying as two or more races rose from 1.22% to 1.59%, a 30.33% increase. There were no Petroffs who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.25% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.92% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.59% | 30.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.79% | 41.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |