2000
#68,973
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 266
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Gavrilov
Derived from the Russian masculine given name Gavriil (Gabriel), possibly indicating an ancestral connection to someone with that name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 508 Americans carry the last name Gavrilov. That puts it at #50,912 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 674,713 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gavrilov 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
508
1 in 674,713
Census rank
#50,912
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
443
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 443 bearers of the surname Gavrilov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50912th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gavrilov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gavrilov
The surname Gavrilov has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 16th century. It is a patronymic name, derived from the Russian given name Gavriil, which is the Russian form of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength."
The name Gavrilov first appeared in historical records in the mid-16th century, primarily in the regions of Moscow and Vladimir. These regions were among the earliest centers of Russian civilization and played a significant role in the country's cultural and political development.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Gavrilov was Ivan Gavrilov, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Suzdal in the late 16th century. Suzdal was an important trade center and a renowned hub for skilled artisans and craftsmen.
Another notable figure in Russian history bearing the surname Gavrilov was Nikolai Gavrilov, a military commander who served under Tsar Peter the Great during the Great Northern War against Sweden in the early 18th century. He played a crucial role in several key battles and was recognized for his bravery and strategic acumen.
In the 19th century, a prominent Gavrilov was Dmitry Gavrilov, a prominent Russian industrialist and philanthropist. He founded several successful textile factories and was known for his generous contributions to educational and cultural institutions in Moscow.
Another significant figure with the surname Gavrilov was Pyotr Gavrilov, a renowned Russian artist and painter who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which captured the vibrant landscapes and everyday life of rural Russia, are considered among the finest examples of Russian realist art.
In the literary world, the name Gavrilov is associated with Aleksandr Gavrilov, a celebrated Russian poet and translator who lived in the early 20th century. His translations of works by prominent European writers, such as Goethe and Schiller, helped introduce Western literature to Russian audiences.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the surname Gavrilov throughout Russian history, reflecting the name's deep roots and cultural significance in the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gavrilov
Among Census respondents with the surname Gavrilov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Gavrilov 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 Gavrilov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 422
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 11
- Two or more races1.8% · 8
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gavrilov
Gavrilov appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#49,268
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 427
+161 bearers (+60.5%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 19,705 places
2020
#50,912
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 443
+16 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 1,644 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #68,973 | 266 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #49,268 | 427 | 0.14 | +161 bearers (+60.5%) | Up 19,705 places |
| 2020 | #50,912 | 443 | 0.15 | +16 bearers (+3.7%) | Down 1,644 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 Gavrilov 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 | #49,268 | #50,912 | -3.3% |
| Count | 427 | 443 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.15 | 5.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gavrilov bearers went from 427 to 443 (+3.7% change). The surname moved down 1,644 positions in the national ranking, going from #49,268 to #50,912.
FAQ
Gavrilov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gavrilov?
Name Census estimates that about 508 living Americans carry the surname Gavrilov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 674,713 residents.
How common is Gavrilov?
Gavrilov ranks #50,912 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 443 people with the surname Gavrilov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (508), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Gavrilov.
Has Gavrilov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gavrilov went from 427 recorded bearers to 443. That is an increase of 16 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #49,268 to #50,912.
What does the Census say about the background of Gavrilov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gavrilov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Gavrilov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (422 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gavrilov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Hispanic (2.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Gavrilov (2000, 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 Gavrilov mean?
Derived from the Russian masculine given name Gavriil (Gabriel), possibly indicating an ancestral connection to someone with that name. 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 Gavrilov (0.15 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 share the surname Gavrilov?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.