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

Desatoff, 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 Desatoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Desatoff in America

Desatoff is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Desatoff surname appeared 150 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 Desatoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Desatoff 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 Desatoff

The surname DESATOFF has its origins in Russia, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Russian word "desyat," meaning "ten," possibly indicating an association with a military unit or a tax collection district. The earliest known record of the name appears in a census register from the city of Novgorod in 1598, where a certain Ivan Desatoff is listed as a landowner.

During the 17th century, the DESATOFF name began to spread across various regions of the Russian Empire, with some variations in spelling, such as Desatov and Desatov-Polyansky. In 1683, a merchant named Fyodor Desatoff is mentioned in a trade agreement between Moscow and the Hanseatic League, indicating the family's involvement in commercial activities.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the DESATOFF name was Andrei Desatoff (1712-1776), a military officer who served in the Russian Imperial Army during the reign of Empress Elizabeth. He participated in the Seven Years' War and was awarded the Order of St. George for his valor in combat.

In the late 18th century, the DESATOFF family gained prominence in the Smolensk region, where they owned several estates. Mikhail Desatoff (1753-1821) was a respected landowner and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the establishment of schools and hospitals in the area.

Another prominent figure was Nadezhda Desatoff (1810-1879), a writer and poet who was a part of the literary circle in St. Petersburg. Her collection of poems, titled "Echoes of the Past," was published in 1865 and received critical acclaim.

During the 19th century, the DESATOFF name also appeared in the ranks of the Russian nobility. Nikolai Desatoff (1835-1904) was a highly decorated military officer who served in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 and later became a member of the State Council of the Russian Empire.

In the early 20th century, Ivan Desatoff (1882-1945) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Moscow, including the Bolshoi Theatre's new stage and the Moscow State University's main building.

While the DESATOFF surname may not be as widespread as some other Russian names, it has a rich history dating back several centuries, with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including military, literature, architecture, and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Desatoff

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

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

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