Explore the Family Name Stoloff
The meaning of Stoloff
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): westernized form of Stolov, from Slavic stol (Polish stól) ‘table’, most probably a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter who made tables, but possibly also for a servant at table, which is the meaning of the cognate Polish surname Stołowy. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi.
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How common is the last name Stoloff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoloff saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,344 but fell to 91,221 in 2010 — a decline of approximately 10.78 percent. The total count of individuals with the Stoloff surname also dropped from 213 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, marking a 5.16 percent decrease. Accordingly, for every 100,000 people in the United States, the number of individuals named Stoloff decreased by 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #91,221 | -10.78% |
| Count | 213 | 202 | -5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoloff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stoloff, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, about 99.06 percent of the individuals with the surname identified themselves as white, which slightly decreased to 97.03 percent in 2010. The data shows no change or presence of Stoloff in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. There were also no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.06% | 97.03% | -2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |