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

Offor, 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 Offor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Offor in America

Offor is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Offor surname appeared 204 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 Offor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Offor 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 Offor

The surname "OFFOR" is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name or geographical feature, as many English surnames were derived from the names of towns, villages, or landmarks where people lived or worked.

One possible origin of the name "OFFOR" could be from the Old English word "ofre," meaning "bank" or "shore." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a river bank or coastal area. Alternatively, it may have been derived from a place name containing the word "ofre," such as Offord, a village in Huntingdonshire.

In terms of historical references, the earliest known record of the surname "OFFOR" dates back to the 13th century. A person by the name of William Offor was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1275. This indicates that the name was already in use during the medieval period.

Another early recorded instance of the name "OFFOR" can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, where a certain John Offor is listed. This suggests that the name was present in different regions of England during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "OFFOR" was Robert Offor, who was born in Northamptonshire in 1565. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a churchwarden in his parish.

In the 17th century, a notable person with the surname "OFFOR" was William Offor (1634-1689), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Oxfordshire. He was known for his philanthropy and contributed significantly to the construction of local churches and schools.

Another individual of note was John Offor (1786-1864), a Baptist minister and author from Leicestershire. He wrote several religious works and was actively involved in the Baptist missionary movement during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, one of the more well-known individuals with the surname "OFFOR" was Reginald Offor (1900-1982), a British artist and illustrator who specialized in book illustrations and poster designs.

While the surname "OFFOR" is not widely common, it has been found in various parts of England throughout history, with roots potentially dating back to the medieval period and possibly originating from Old English words or place names related to geographical features such as rivers or coastlines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Offor

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

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

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