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

Eoff, 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 Eoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eoff in America

Eoff is the 19390th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eoff surname appeared 1,394 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 Eoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eoff 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 Eoff

The surname EOFF is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "eof" and "eofor," meaning "boar" or "wild swine." This surname likely originated in the early medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century, when surnames began to emerge as a way to identify families and individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EOFF surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Eoffor," which is believed to be an early variation of the modern spelling.

During the Middle Ages, the EOFF surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire, where several families bearing this name were recorded in local records and parish registers. It is possible that the name originated from a specific location or village named after the boar, such as Eoffington or Eofforton, although these place names have since been lost or changed over time.

One notable individual with the EOFF surname was Richard Eoff, a 14th-century English landowner and member of the gentry class. Records indicate that he held substantial property in Warwickshire and was a prominent figure in the local community.

In the 16th century, John Eoff, born in 1542, was a prosperous merchant and trader based in the city of Bristol. He was known for his involvement in the lucrative wool trade and his business dealings with merchants from across Europe.

Another significant figure was Sir Edward Eoff (1620-1688), a military officer who served as a captain in the English Civil War under Oliver Cromwell. He was later knighted for his bravery and loyalty to the Parliamentarian cause.

During the 18th century, the EOFF surname gained recognition through the works of the poet and playwright, William Eoff (1701-1772). He was born in Worcestershire and is best known for his satirical plays and comedic verse, which poked fun at the aristocracy and social conventions of the time.

In the 19th century, Elizabeth Eoff (1815-1892) was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in England. She campaigned tirelessly for the right of women to vote and was a co-founder of the Manchester Society for Women's Suffrage in 1867.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eoff

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

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

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