Find out how popular the last name Acoff is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Acoff.

Acoff, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Acoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acoff in America

Acoff is the 31994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acoff surname appeared 721 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Acoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acoff to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Acoff

The surname ACOFF originated in England during the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ac", meaning oak, and "hoff", meaning a small farm or holding. The earliest known spelling of the name was Achehoffe, found in records from Cheshire in 1192.

In its early days, the name was predominantly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Northumberland. It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived or worked on a small farm or holding near an oak tree or oak grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1230, where a Thomas Achoffe is mentioned as a landowner. Another early reference can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which lists a Robert Achoff as a resident of the village of Ampthill.

During the 14th century, the name began to spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Suffolk. By the 15th century, variations in spelling had emerged, including Ackoff, Akoff, and Accoff.

One notable figure from this period was Sir John Acoff (c. 1410-1478), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Bristol. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1462 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the founding of a hospital for the poor.

In the 16th century, the name continued to evolve, with the modern spelling of ACOFF becoming more prevalent. During this time, the name appeared in various parish records and legal documents across England.

Another notable individual was William Acoff (1532-1598), a Protestant clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick. He was known for his strong support of the Reformation and his efforts to promote religious education in his parish.

As the centuries passed, the ACOFF surname continued to be found throughout England, with members of the family pursuing various occupations, from farming and trade to military service and the clergy. While not a particularly common name, it has maintained a presence in the country since its earliest recorded origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acoff

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Acoff.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Acoff was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Acoff has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Acoff was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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