Find out how popular the last name Aronov is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aronov.

Aronov, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aronov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aronov in America

Aronov is the 28065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aronov surname appeared 853 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aronov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aronov to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aronov

The surname Aronov is of Russian origin, originating in the late 18th or early 19th century. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name Aron, which is the Russian form of the Hebrew name Aaron. Patronymic surnames were common in Russia, formed by adding the possessive suffix "-ov" to the father's name.

The name Aron can be traced back to the biblical figure Aaron, the older brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites. The name Aaron means "high mountain" or "exalted" in Hebrew. As Jews migrated to Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe, the name Aron became a popular name among Jewish communities, leading to the formation of the surname Aronov.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Aronov was Isaak Aronov, a Russian merchant and philanthropist who lived in the late 18th century. Isaak Aronov was known for his contributions to the Jewish community in Moscow and his support for various charitable causes.

Another notable bearer of the Aronov surname was Lev Aronov (1847-1917), a Russian painter and art teacher. Lev Aronov was a prominent figure in the Russian Realist movement and is remembered for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting everyday life in Russia.

In the 20th century, Mikhail Aronov (1899-1981) was a Soviet architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in the reconstruction and development of Moscow after World War II, designing several notable buildings and urban planning projects.

Yuri Aronov (1932-2016) was a Russian actor and film director. He appeared in numerous Soviet and Russian films and TV series, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and his contributions to the Russian film industry.

Another notable figure with the surname Aronov was Nadezhda Aronova (1923-2005), a Soviet and Russian actress. She had a prolific career on stage and in film, and was awarded several prestigious honors, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR.

While the surname Aronov is primarily associated with Russia and the Russian Jewish community, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. The name has maintained its connection to its Russian and Jewish roots, reflecting the cultural heritage and history of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aronov

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aronov.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aronov was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aronov has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aronov was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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