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

Falkoff, 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 Falkoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falkoff in America

Falkoff is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falkoff surname appeared 135 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 Falkoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Falkoff 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 Falkoff

The surname Falkoff has its origins in Russia and Eastern Europe, dating back to the 18th century. It is derived from the Russian word "falka", which means "falcon" or "hawk". This name was likely given to someone who had a keen eye or a sharp hunting ability, similar to a bird of prey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Falkoff can be found in the Russian census records of the 1820s, where a family of Falkoffs was listed as residing in the city of Moscow. It is believed that this family may have been involved in falconry or hunting, which would explain the origin of their surname.

In the late 19th century, a man named Mikhail Falkoff (1845-1912) gained recognition as a prominent figure in the Russian legal system. He served as a judge in St. Petersburg and was known for his fair and impartial rulings.

Another notable individual with the Falkoff surname was Yuri Falkoff (1879-1941), a Russian artist and painter who was part of the avant-garde movement in the early 20th century. His works were heavily influenced by the Cubist style and are now displayed in various art museums around the world.

The name Falkoff also appeared in historical records in Poland and Ukraine, where variations of the spelling, such as "Falkov" and "Falkow", were common. One example is Anya Falkov (1901-1975), a Polish writer and novelist who gained popularity for her works depicting life in rural Poland during the early 20th century.

In the United States, a prominent figure with the Falkoff surname was Samuel Falkoff (1920-2005), a mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. He worked at various prestigious institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of California, Berkeley.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Ivan Falkoff (1892-1968), a Russian-born ballet dancer and choreographer who gained fame in the early 20th century. He performed with the Ballets Russes and later became the artistic director of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falkoff

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

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

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