Explore the Family Name Romanoff
The meaning of Romanoff
1. Westernized form of Russian, Belorussian, Jewish (from Belarus), Bulgarian, and Macedonian Romanov. 2. Shortened and altered form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Romanowski. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Eliahu, Elihu, Hedva.
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How common is the last name Romanoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Romanoff saw a small dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,716 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 31,107—a 1.27% decrease. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Romanoff surname increased from 716 to 746 over the same period, showing a growth of 4.19%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 residents, the data shows a decline of 7.41%, moving from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,716 | #31,107 | -1.27% |
| Count | 716 | 746 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romanoff
Regarding ethnic identity, the Romanoff surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the findings of the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of those with the surname identified as such, with a negligible decline of 0.05% over the decade. The surname also appears among those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, though these groups represent only approximately 2% and 1% of the total respectively, each seeing a slight decrease in representation over the decade. While no Romanoffs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, by 2010 there were some identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and none as Black. The number of Romanoffs identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, after making up 1.12% of the group in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 94.5% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.14% | -4.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.4% | 1.34% | -4.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |