Explore the Family Name Shoaff
The meaning of Shoaff
Americanized form of German Schoff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shoaff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shoaff has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,672 in popularity but rose to 34,707 a decade later – a growth rate of 5.36%. The count of individuals carrying the Shoaff surname also increased from 575 in 2000 to 651 in 2010, indicating a 13.22% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased as well, from 0.21 to 0.22, marking a 4.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #34,707 | 5.36% |
| Count | 575 | 651 | 13.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shoaff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the Shoaff surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.22% to 96.47%. Ethnic identity representation for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races was introduced in 2010, accounting for 0.77% and 1.38% respectively. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.74% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.47% | -0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.08% | -37.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |