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

Markoff, 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 Markoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Markoff in America

Markoff is the 35945th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Markoff surname appeared 624 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 Markoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Markoff 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 Markoff

The surname Markoff originated in Russia during the 14th century. It is derived from the Russian given name "Mark", which itself comes from the Latin name "Marcus". The suffix "-off" or "-ov" is a common Russian patronymic, meaning "son of".

Markoff can be traced back to the medieval city of Novgorod, one of the most important cultural and economic centers of the Kievan Rus'. The earliest known record of the name appears in a manuscript from the Novgorod Republic dated around 1350, referring to a merchant named Yakov Markoff.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Markoff name spread across various regions of the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Tsardom of Russia. Notable individuals bearing the name include Andrey Markoff, a military commander who served under Ivan the Terrible in the 1560s, and Fyodor Markoff, a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Nizhny Novgorod in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Markoff family established itself as part of the Russian nobility. Ivan Markoff, born in 1612, was a member of the Streltsy, the elite military corps of the Muscovite Tsardom. His grandson, Grigory Markoff (1680-1741), was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on Russian history and culture.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent Markoffs in various fields. Andrei Andreyevich Markoff (1856-1922) was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to probability theory and the study of stochastic processes. His work laid the foundation for the development of modern information theory and has applications in fields ranging from physics to economics.

Another notable figure was Alexey Alexeyevich Markoff (1865-1928), a composer and music theorist who played a crucial role in the development of Russian classical music. His compositions, including operas, ballets, and symphonic works, were heavily influenced by Russian folk melodies and helped establish a distinct national style in Russian music.

In the 20th century, the name Markoff continued to be associated with academic and scientific achievements. Andrei Andreevich Markoff Jr. (1903-1979), the son of the renowned mathematician, followed in his father's footsteps and made significant contributions to the field of probability theory and stochastic processes.

Overall, the surname Markoff has a rich history rooted in the cultural and intellectual traditions of Russia, spanning several centuries and encompassing various fields of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Markoff

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

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

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