About Medoff
The surname Medoff is of Russian and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew personal name "Meir," meaning "light" or "enlightened." The addition of the Slavic suffix "-ov" indicates "son of," making Medoff mean "son of Meir." This surname is commonly found among Jewish communities and is often associated with individuals whose ancestors were named Meir.
The surname Medoff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Medoff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Medoff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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