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

Goretoy, 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 Goretoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goretoy in America

Goretoy is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goretoy surname appeared 108 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 Goretoy.

The history of the last name Goretoy

The surname GORETOY has its origins in the Russian Empire, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from a small village located in what is now modern-day Belarus. The name itself is derived from the Old East Slavic word "gorod," meaning "town" or "city," and the suffix "-toy," which was commonly used to indicate a place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GORETOY surname can be found in a land registry document from the year 1587, where a certain Ivan GORETOY is listed as a landowner in the village of Goretoye. This document provides valuable insight into the surname's origin and its connection to a specific geographical location.

During the 17th century, the GORETOY family played a significant role in the military affairs of the Russian Empire. Notably, Andrei GORETOY (1625-1689) was a prominent military commander who served under Tsar Alexis of Russia and participated in several campaigns against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

In the 18th century, the GORETOY surname gained further prominence with the birth of Yekaterina GORETOY (1738-1812), a renowned poet and writer who was actively involved in the literary circles of St. Petersburg. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.

Another notable figure bearing the GORETOY surname was Mikhail GORETOY (1792-1867), a renowned architect who played a pivotal role in the construction of many iconic buildings in Moscow and St. Petersburg. His most famous work is the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow, which was completed in 1883 and remains one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

In the late 19th century, the GORETOY family had a presence in the military once again, with Nikolai GORETOY (1848-1918) serving as a general in the Imperial Russian Army. He participated in several military campaigns, including the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, and was awarded numerous honors for his service.

The GORETOY surname has a rich and diverse history, spanning several centuries and encompassing various fields, from military to literature and architecture. While its origins can be traced back to a small village in Belarus, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the Russian Empire and its successor states.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goretoy

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

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 Goretoy 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.

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 Goretoy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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