Explore the Family Name Resnikoff
The meaning of Resnikoff
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): westernized form of Reznikov and Resnikov, patronymics from Reznik and Resnik ‘ritual slaughterer’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Akiva.
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How common is the last name Resnikoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Resnikoff ranked 84,631 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 85,357 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.86%. Despite the decline in rank, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 6.31%, from 206 to 219, over the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a reduction of 12.5%, shifting from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #85,357 | -0.86% |
| Count | 206 | 219 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Resnikoff
Examining the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is clear that the majority of individuals bearing the Resnikoff surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 97.57% in 2000 to 93.15% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, all of which remained at 0.00 across both years. The Hispanic category emerged in 2010 with 5.02% of those with the Resnikoff surname identifying as such, marking an introduction of this ethnicity to the Resnikoff surname landscape.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 93.15% | -4.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |