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

Chartoff, 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 Chartoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chartoff in America

Chartoff is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chartoff surname appeared 104 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 Chartoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chartoff 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 Chartoff

The surname Chartoff has its origins in Russia, with records indicating its presence in the country as early as the late 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Russian word "chert," which translates to "devil" or "demon," possibly suggesting a connection to a person's occupation or character traits in the past.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chartoff can be found in the census records of the Russian Empire from the late 18th century, where it appears as "Chartov," a variation of the current spelling. This variation is likely due to the differences in transliteration from the Cyrillic alphabet to the Latin alphabet over time.

During the 19th century, the name Chartoff began to appear in various official documents and records throughout Russia. One notable individual bearing this surname was Mikhail Chartoff, born in 1832, who served as a military officer in the Imperial Russian Army during the Crimean War.

As the 20th century dawned, the name Chartoff continued to gain recognition, with several prominent figures emerging. Sergei Chartoff, born in 1901, was a renowned Russian artist known for his avant-garde paintings and sculptures. His works were exhibited in major galleries across Europe and garnered critical acclaim.

In the mid-20th century, the Chartoff family began to disperse across various parts of the world, with some members emigrating to Europe and North America. One of the most notable figures of this period was Robert Chartoff, born in 1933, an American film producer best known for his work on iconic movies such as "Rocky" and "Raging Bull."

Another prominent individual was Katerina Chartoff, born in 1965, a Russian-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the experiences of Russian immigrants in the United States. Her memoir, "Between Two Worlds," garnered widespread recognition and provided insight into the challenges faced by those navigating different cultural landscapes.

While the surname Chartoff may have its roots in Russia, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, from the arts and literature to film and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chartoff

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

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 Chartoff 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 Chartoff 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 Chartoff was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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