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

Orloff, 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 Orloff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orloff in America

Orloff is the 20926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orloff surname appeared 1,259 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 Orloff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orloff 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 Orloff

The surname Orloff has its origins in Russia, emerging in the 17th century. It is derived from the Russian word "oryol," meaning "eagle," suggesting a connection with a place name or a family crest featuring an eagle. The name was initially concentrated in the central regions of Russia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Orloff name can be found in the archives of the Novgorod Republic, dating back to the late 16th century. This reference mentions an Andrei Orloff, a merchant and landowner from the city of Tver.

During the reign of Peter the Great in the early 18th century, the Orloff family gained prominence. Grigory Orloff (1734-1783) was a prominent military leader and statesman who played a key role in the coup d'état that brought Catherine the Great to power in 1762. He was later appointed as the Governor-General of Smolensk and received numerous honors for his service.

Another notable bearer of the Orloff surname was Alexei Orloff (1786-1861), a Russian nobleman and diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and later to the Kingdom of Prussia. He was known for his skills in negotiation and diplomacy.

In the realm of literature, the Orloff name is associated with Vladimir Orloff (1809-1842), a Russian poet and writer known for his romantic and patriotic verses. His works were influential in shaping the literary landscape of 19th century Russia.

The Orloff surname also has connections to the world of science. Ivan Orloff (1847-1926) was a renowned Russian mineralogist and gemologist who made significant contributions to the study of diamonds and precious stones. The Orloff Diamond, one of the largest diamonds in the world, is named after him.

Throughout history, the Orloff surname has been represented across various fields, including military, politics, diplomacy, literature, and science, leaving an indelible mark on Russian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orloff

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

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

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