Rabinoff

Meaning

Derived from 'Rabin' (rabbi) with the Slavic suffix '-off' indicating 'of' or 'belonging to'.

Etymology

Composed of the Hebrew 'Rabin' (rabbi) and the Slavic patronymic suffix '-off.' The name indicates descent from or association with a rabbi, common among Eastern European Jewish families.

About the Rabinoff Surname

A Jewish surname combining the Hebrew word for rabbi with a Slavic patronymic suffix. The name reflects the Eastern European Jewish tradition of naming based on parental occupation or status.

Distribution

Found among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and Russia; significant diaspora in North America.

Notable Bearers

Sergei Rachmaninoff (composer; variant spelling)

People with the Rabinoff Surname