Explore the Family Name Yoffe
The meaning of Yoffe
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dov, Aron, Eliya, Jacov, Shlomo, Yacov, Yonah. Russian Boris, Vladimir, Dmitry, Fedor, Leonid, Lubov, Yulia.
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How common is the last name Yoffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yoffe has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 67,317th, while in 2010 it moved up to the 58,876th position, marking a change of 12.54 percent. The count of people with the Yoffe surname also increased from 274 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, a rise of 25.55 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also saw growth from 0.1 to 0.12, indicating a 20 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #58,876 | 12.54% |
| Count | 274 | 344 | 25.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yoffe
Regarding ethnic identity, the Yoffe surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A whopping 95.99% identified as White in 2000, and this percentage slightly increased to 96.8% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a small percentage (3.28%) of individuals with the Yoffe surname who identified with two or more races in 2000, but this number fell to zero by 2010. Moreover, the surname saw a new emergence in the Hispanic community with 1.45% identifying as such in 2010, whereas there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 96.8% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |