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

Office, 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 Office surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Office in America

Office is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Office surname appeared 287 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 Office.

We can also compare 2010 data for Office 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 Office

The surname "OFFICE" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "oficia," which referred to an administrative position or duty within a household or estate. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone who held such a position or was responsible for managing the affairs of a manor or noble household.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "OFFICE" can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is John Offyce, a landowner in Berkshire, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1273. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where it is spelled as "Offys."

In the 15th century, the surname "OFFICE" was particularly prevalent in the counties of Sussex and Kent, where it is believed to have originated. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Offish" or "Offishe," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "OFFICE" was Sir John Offyce (c. 1420-1488), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Kent. He served as the Sheriff of Kent in 1466 and was knighted by King Edward IV in recognition of his service and loyalty.

Another notable figure was William Offyce (c. 1480-1542), a lawyer and member of the Inner Temple in London. He held various legal positions and was appointed as a Justice of the Peace for Sussex in 1522.

In the 16th century, the surname "OFFICE" appears in the records of several English parishes, including those in Kent, Sussex, and London. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Offyce (c. 1530-1595), a merchant and alderman in the City of London.

During the 17th century, the name "OFFICE" continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the southern counties. One prominent figure was Sir John Offyce (1609-1675), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Lewes in Sussex.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname "OFFICE" remained relatively uncommon but was still present in various parts of England, with concentrations in the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. Some notable individuals from this period included William Offyce (1740-1821), a successful merchant and ship owner from London, and John Offyce (1792-1867), a renowned architect who designed several prominent buildings in Kent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Office

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

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

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