Nikoff

Nikoff is a surname of Slavic origin, found among families in Eastern Europe and in immigrant communities abroad. The form is an Anglicized transliteration of patronymic or family names derived from the given name Nik (short for Nikolai or Nikol). The suffix -ov, sometimes rendered in English as -off, denotes lineage or belonging, producing variants such as Nikov and Nikoff in English-language records.

Geographic distribution and usage have followed common patterns of Slavic diaspora communities. The surname has appeared in emigrant populations in North America and Western Europe since the 19th century, with spelling variation often arising from transliteration practices and changing immigration documentation. In genealogical sources, Nikoff may be encountered alongside related forms, reflecting the fluid spellings typical of non-Latin alphabets.

Notable people with the surname Nikoff are not widely documented in major biographical references. Individuals bearing the name may be recognized in local histories, genealogical databases, or niche publications rather than in broad public spheres. As such, no single, universally acknowledged figure bears the surname in widely cited encyclopedic records.

See also: Nikov, Nickoff. Further information may be found in surname dictionaries, immigration records, and regional histories that address Slavic naming conventions and transliteration practices.