Yoffe

Yoffe is a surname of Jewish origin that appears in various countries with historic or contemporary Jewish communities, including Israel, the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe. It is encountered as a family name in genealogical records and in contemporary identity.

The name is generally considered patronymic, derived from the Hebrew given name Yosef (Joseph). The spelling Yoffe reflects transliteration from Hebrew and Yiddish, and variants include Joffe, Yofe, and Offe, depending on language, region, and immigration-era phonology.

The surname is found among both Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish families, with concentrations in Israel and North America. Immigration, assimilation, and local orthographic practices contributed to its multiple spellings.

In addition to Yoffe, common variants include Joffe and Yofe; similar names may occur under related forms derived from Yosef or from regional pronunciation.

People bearing the surname Yoffe have been identified in fields such as academia, the arts, and business, reflecting the diasporic dispersion of Jewish communities. Related names include Joffe and Yosef.