About Madoff
The surname Madoff is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "madaf," meaning "measuring rod" or "yardstick." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the textile industry, specifically a weaver or a tailor. Over time, the surname Madoff has become associated with the infamous American financier Bernard Madoff, who was convicted for running one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.
The surname Madoff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Madoff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Madoff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Madoff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Madoff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.