There are
1282
Shoffs in the USA
Shoff is the
20648th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Shoff

FrancisShoffstall

Francis Shoffstall was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the Pennsylvania State University in 1894, compiling a record of 3–4.

HaroldShoffner

Harold Shoffner was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

LenaShoffner

Lena Shoffner was an American film actress of the silent era. She appeared in 65 films between 1911 and 1921.

FredShofner

Fred Shofner was an American racing driver from Atlanta, Georgia. He raced in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1962, 1963, 1967, 1968, 1969, and 1970 seasons.

LeeShoffner

Lee Shoffner was an American character actor of stage, film, and television. He appeared in over 100 films between 1932 and 1975.

WayneShoffner

Wayne Shoffner is a former American football player. He played college football at the University of Arizona and was then drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 1975 NFL Draft.

PaulineShoffner

Pauline Shoffner was an American golfer who won three Women's Western Opens.

VernaShoffner

Verna Shoffner was an American businesswoman and Republican Party politician from the state of Iowa. She served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1965 to 1973 and in the Iowa Senate from 1973 to 1979.

CarlShoffler

Carl Shoffler was an American football player for the Virginia Tech Hokies and later became a football coach. He was selected as an All-American in 1950.

JamesShoffner

James Shoffner was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin from 1902 to 1907, compiling a record of 19–13–1.

Shoff Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Shoff' is of German origin. It is derived from the German word 'Schaf,' which means 'sheep'. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who raised or worked with sheep.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Shoff' is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Shoff' include 'Schaff', 'Shoaff', 'Shuff', 'Shoffe', 'Sheaff', 'Shafe', 'Schoff', 'Shef', and 'Shoof'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Shoff' likely came to the United States with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania during the 18th and 19th centuries. Some branches of the Shoff family have also migrated to other parts of the country over time.