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

DeHoff, 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 DeHoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeHoff in America

DeHoff is the 23957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeHoff surname appeared 1,053 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 DeHoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeHoff 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 DeHoff

The surname DEHOFF originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "de" meaning "the" and "hoff" meaning "farm" or "courtyard." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked on a particular farm or estate.

One of the earliest known references to the DEHOFF name can be found in the church records of Saxony, Germany, where a person named Hans DEHOFF was recorded in 1572. Another early mention is found in the town records of Wittenberg, where a Johann DEHOFF is listed as a resident in 1598.

The DEHOFF surname has been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries, such as land registers, tax rolls, and military records. In the 17th century, a notable figure was Johannes DEHOFF (1625-1697), a German theologian and author who wrote several influential works on Protestant theology.

During the 18th century, the name DEHOFF appeared in various regions of Germany, with some families settling in areas like Bavaria and Pomerania. One prominent individual from this period was Friedrich DEHOFF (1737-1810), a Prussian general who served in the Napoleonic Wars.

As the DEHOFF surname spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other countries. In the 19th century, there are records of DEHOFF families immigrating to the United States and settling in states like Pennsylvania and Ohio. One notable American with this surname was Charles DEHOFF (1842-1914), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded a charitable foundation in Philadelphia.

Other notable individuals with the DEHOFF surname include:

1. Hans DEHOFF (1888-1942), a German architect known for his work in Berlin during the early 20th century.
2. Gertrude DEHOFF (1901-1987), an Austrian-born American author and poet who wrote several acclaimed works of historical fiction.
3. Kurt DEHOFF (1919-2002), a German-born American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of materials engineering.
4. Ingrid DEHOFF (born 1944), a German actress and television personality who gained fame in the 1960s and 70s.
5. Michael DEHOFF (born 1962), an American basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams in the 1980s and 90s.

While the DEHOFF name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with descendants carrying on the legacy of this surname through different cultural and historical contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeHoff

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

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

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