2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bychkov
A surname derived from the Russian word "bychok", meaning a small bull or calf.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Bychkov. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bychkov surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Bychkov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bychkov, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bychkov
The surname Bychkov originated in Russia and has been traced back to the 17th century. It is derived from the Russian word "bychok," which means "little bull" or "young ox." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with cattle or had some association with oxen.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bychkov can be found in the Vologda census records from the late 1600s. The name appears to have been concentrated in the northern regions of Russia, particularly in the Vologda and Arkhangelsk areas.
In the 18th century, the Bychkov surname began to spread more widely across Russia. There are records of individuals with this name in various regions, including Moscow and St. Petersburg. One notable figure from this period was Ivan Bychkov (1726-1784), a Russian merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in Moscow.
During the 19th century, the Bychkov family produced several prominent figures. Afanasy Bychkov (1818-1899) was a renowned Russian historian and archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Russian art and architecture. Another notable Bychkov was Fyodor Bychkov (1842-1892), a writer and journalist who gained recognition for his satirical works criticizing social injustices in Russia.
In the early 20th century, the Bychkov surname continued to be associated with notable individuals. One example is Dmitry Bychkov (1879-1950), a Russian composer and conductor who made important contributions to the development of Russian classical music. Another figure was Nikolai Bychkov (1888-1959), a Soviet military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Leningrad during World War II.
Another significant Bychkov was Yuri Bychkov (1936-2003), a Russian-American painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries around the world. His unique style blended elements of Russian avant-garde art with Western influences, earning him international acclaim.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Bychkov surname throughout history, highlighting its Russian origins and the various prominent figures associated with this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bychkov
Among Census respondents with the surname Bychkov, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Bychkov bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bychkov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 110
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bychkov
Bychkov appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,218 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,218 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bychkov surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #149,446 | -7.3% |
| Count | 120 | 110 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bychkov bearers went from 120 to 110 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,218 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #149,446.
FAQ
Bychkov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bychkov?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Bychkov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Bychkov?
Bychkov ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Bychkov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bychkov.
Has Bychkov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bychkov went from 120 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Bychkov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bychkov, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bychkov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bychkov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bychkov (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bychkov mean?
A surname derived from the Russian word "bychok", meaning a small bull or calf. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bychkov (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Bychkov?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.