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

Lukoff, 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 Lukoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lukoff in America

Lukoff is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lukoff surname appeared 103 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 Lukoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lukoff 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 Lukoff

The surname Lukoff has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Russian word "luk," meaning "onion" or "bow." This suggests that the name may have been occupational, referring to someone who grew or traded in onions or worked as a bowyer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lukoff surname can be found in the Velvet Book, a historical census document from the Tver region of Russia, compiled in the late 16th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname spelled as "Lukoff" or variations such as "Lukov."

During the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the Novgorod region, where it was sometimes spelled "Lukoff" or "Lukov." This area was known for its thriving trade in agricultural products, including onions, which lends further credence to the occupational origin of the surname.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Lukoff surname was Ivan Lukoff (1720-1782), a Russian merchant and landowner from the city of Yaroslavl. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of textiles and other goods, amassing considerable wealth during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Nikolai Lukoff (1833-1901), a Russian writer and journalist who contributed to various literary publications in St. Petersburg. He is known for his satirical works and critiques of social issues in 19th century Russia.

In the early 20th century, Mikhail Lukoff (1892-1957) was a Russian-born painter and art theorist who lived and worked in Paris. He was a member of the Parisian avant-garde art scene and is remembered for his contributions to the development of abstract art.

Vasily Lukoff (1901-1973) was a Russian-American scientist and engineer who played a significant role in the development of rocket technology in the United States. He worked closely with renowned scientists like Wernher von Braun and contributed to the design of the Saturn V rocket used in the Apollo missions.

Lastly, Yuri Lukoff (1921-1994) was a Soviet-born American chess grandmaster and author. He was a renowned player in the mid-20th century and wrote several books on chess strategy and theory, which are still widely studied by chess enthusiasts today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lukoff

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

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

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