Explore the Family Name Stoff
The meaning of Stoff
1. North German: metonymic occupational name for a miller, from Middle Low German stof ‘dust’. Compare Staub. 2. German: from a pet form of the personal name Christoph (see Christopher). 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a cloth merchant, from German Stoff ‘material, cloth’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Stoff in the United States?
The surname Stoff, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 54,020th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it slid down to the 60,790th position, signifying a 12.53% decline. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a drop from 358 in 2000 to 331 in 2010 — a 7.54% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Stoff also fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #60,790 | -12.53% |
| Count | 358 | 331 | -7.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Stoff identify as White. In 2000, the percentage was 97.49, which slightly decreased to 96.68 in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also dropped over this period, from 1.96% to 1.81%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with proportions remaining at 0.00.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 96.68% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.81% | -7.65% |
| 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% |