Explore the Family Name Verhoff
The meaning of Verhoff
Dutch and North German (Rhineland): shortened form of Van der Hof, a topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the manor farm’ (see Hoff).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Verhoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Verhoff saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,753 in popularity and by 2010, it jumped to rank 28,998, marking a 5.71% change. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade from 715 to 819, an increase of 14.55%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Verhoff per 100,000 people slightly rose from 0.27 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,753 | #28,998 | 5.71% |
| Count | 715 | 819 | 14.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verhoff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Verhoff, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has remained largely consistent with a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, 98.04% of those with the surname identified as White, dipping to 96.83% by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic representation among those with the Verhoff surname emerged in 2010 at 1.34%, where there had been none reported in 2000. There were no recorded instances of Verhoff individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 96.83% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.1% | 57.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |