2000
#32,380
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 670
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.25
Very Rare Last name
Rogoff
A Jewish surname thought to derive from the Russian male given name Roger.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 877 Americans carry the last name Rogoff. That puts it at #32,272 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 390,826 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rogoff surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
877
1 in 390,826
Census rank
#32,272
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
765
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 765 bearers of the surname Rogoff in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32272nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rogoff, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rogoff
The surname Rogoff has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in Russia and the surrounding regions. It is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, possibly derived from the Russian word "rog," meaning "horn" or "corner," suggesting a connection to a place or occupation related to these words.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Russian census records from the late 17th century, where it appears in various spellings such as Rogov, Rogovsky, and Rogovskiy. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Rogoff surname started to spread beyond Russia's borders, with many bearers of the name migrating to other parts of Eastern Europe, including Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. This dispersal was likely driven by economic opportunities, political upheavals, and other factors.
One notable figure bearing the Rogoff surname was Ivan Rogoff, a Russian merchant and landowner who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in local politics in the city of Novgorod.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Yakov Rogoff, a Russian-born playwright and author who lived from 1820 to 1892. He wrote several acclaimed plays and novels that explored themes of social injustice and the human condition.
In the late 19th century, the Rogoff surname began to appear in historical records in Western Europe and North America, as some members of the family emigrated in search of new opportunities. One such individual was Mikhail Rogoff, a Russian-born engineer who settled in the United States in the 1880s and contributed to the construction of several landmark bridges and infrastructure projects.
In the 20th century, the Rogoff surname gained further recognition through the achievements of individuals like Boris Rogoff, a renowned Russian-American economist and professor who was born in 1953. He is known for his influential work on international finance and macroeconomic policy.
Another notable figure was Anna Rogoff, a Russian-born ballet dancer and choreographer who lived from 1905 to 1986. She was celebrated for her performances with prestigious dance companies and her innovative contributions to the art form.
While the Rogoff surname has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of individuals who have made their mark in diverse fields and contributed to the rich tapestry of human history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rogoff
Among Census respondents with the surname Rogoff, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Rogoff bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rogoff surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 678
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 63
- Two or more races2.2% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 6
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rogoff
Rogoff appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#34,835
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 648
-22 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Down 2,455 places
2020
#32,272
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 765
+117 bearers (+18.1%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Up 2,563 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #32,380 | 670 | 0.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #34,835 | 648 | 0.22 | -22 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 2,455 places |
| 2020 | #32,272 | 765 | 0.26 | +117 bearers (+18.1%) | Up 2,563 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rogoff surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,835 | #32,272 | 7.4% |
| Count | 648 | 765 | 18.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.26 | 16.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rogoff bearers went from 648 to 765 (+18.1% change). The surname moved up 2,563 positions in the national ranking, going from #34,835 to #32,272.
FAQ
Rogoff surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rogoff?
Name Census estimates that about 877 living Americans carry the surname Rogoff. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 390,826 residents.
How common is Rogoff?
Rogoff ranks #32,272 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 765 people with the surname Rogoff. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (877), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.26 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.26 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rogoff.
Has Rogoff become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rogoff went from 648 recorded bearers to 765. That is an increase of 117 (+18.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #34,835 to #32,272.
What does the Census say about the background of Rogoff?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rogoff, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rogoff in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (678 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rogoff appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Hispanic (8.2%), Two or More Races (2.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rogoff (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rogoff mean?
A Jewish surname thought to derive from the Russian male given name Roger. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rogoff (0.26 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Rogoff?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Rogoff at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.