2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kompkoff
A Russian surname derived from "kom", meaning "mound" or "pile".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Kompkoff. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kompkoff surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Kompkoff in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kompkoff, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 65.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.3%) and White (14.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kompkoff
The surname KOMPKOFF has its origins in the Russian Empire, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Slavic root word "komp," which means "companion" or "comrade." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who was part of a close-knit group or community.
The earliest known records of the KOMPKOFF surname can be traced back to the village of Novgorod in northwestern Russia. In the 1590s, a family bearing this name was documented in the local parish records, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the KOMPKOFF surname was Ivan Kompkoff, a merchant who lived in the city of Moscow in the mid-17th century. His name appears in several trade records and business transactions from the 1640s to the 1660s, suggesting he was a prominent figure in the commercial scene of the time.
Another notable historical figure was Mikhail Kompkoff, a military officer who served in the Russian Imperial Army during the late 18th century. He gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774, and his name is mentioned in several military dispatches and reports from that period.
In the 19th century, the KOMPKOFF surname appeared in several literary works and historical accounts. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Yuri Kompkoff, a renowned poet and playwright who lived from 1824 to 1887. His works were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.
Another notable figure was Ekaterina Kompkoff, a prominent philanthropist and social activist who lived from 1845 to 1923. She was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and educational institutions for underprivileged children in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
While the KOMPKOFF surname originated in Russia, over time it spread to other parts of Eastern Europe and beyond, as families migrated and settled in different regions. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its Slavic origins and the early recorded instances in the Russian Empire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kompkoff
Among Census respondents with the surname Kompkoff, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 65.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.3%) and White (14.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Kompkoff bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kompkoff surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native65.3% · 64
- Two or more races17.3% · 17
- White14.3% · 14
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kompkoff
Kompkoff appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-7 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 1,362 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kompkoff surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #156,269 | -0.9% |
| Count | 105 | 98 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kompkoff bearers went from 105 to 98 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 1,362 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #156,269.
FAQ
Kompkoff surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kompkoff?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Kompkoff. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Kompkoff?
Kompkoff ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Kompkoff. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kompkoff.
Has Kompkoff become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kompkoff went from 105 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Kompkoff?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kompkoff, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 65.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.3%) and White (14.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kompkoff in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.3% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kompkoff appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (65.3%), Two or More Races (17.3%), White (14.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kompkoff (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kompkoff mean?
A Russian surname derived from "kom", meaning "mound" or "pile". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kompkoff (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Kompkoff?
Find out how many people are called Kompkoff on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.