Explore the Family Name Rogoff
The meaning of Rogoff
Jewish (from Lithuania and Belarus): westernized form of Rogov, a habitational name from Raguva near Kaunas in Lithuania (Russian name Rogovo). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Irit, Chaim, Ilan, Isadore, Shoshanna.
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How common is the last name Rogoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rogoff saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 32,380th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 34,835th place, signifying a decrease of 7.58%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly during this period, from 670 to 648, marking a decrease of 3.28%. Proportionally, the occurrence of the Rogoff surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #34,835 | -7.58% |
| Count | 670 | 648 | -3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rogoff
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rogoff, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Overwhelmingly, the majority identified as White, though there was a minor decrease from 93.43% to 92.13%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 5.07% to 6.64%, demonstrating growth of nearly 31%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more ethnicities showed a slight drop from 1.04% to 0.93%. Populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 92.13% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 5.07% | 6.64% | 30.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0.93% | -10.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |