Kazantsev last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Kazantsev

A surname of Russian origin indicating a person from Kazan.

Kazantsev, 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 Kazantsev surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kazantsev in America

Kazantsev is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kazantsev surname appeared 142 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 Kazantsev.

The history of the last name Kazantsev

The surname "KAZANTSEV" originates from Russia and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "kazan," which means "cauldron" or "boiler," indicating that the original bearers of this name may have been involved in metalworking or related trades. The suffix "-tsev" is a common patronymic ending in Russian surnames, suggesting that the name was initially formed from the given name of an ancestor.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Kazantsev appeared in various historical records and documents across different regions of Russia, including the Tver and Nizhny Novgorod governorates. It is believed that some families with this surname may have originated from or had ties to the city of Kazan, located in the Republic of Tatarstan, which could have influenced the formation of the name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Kazantsev was Ivan Kazantsev, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. His name is mentioned in several trade records and property deeds from that era.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the name Kazantsev was Mikhail Kazantsev (1799-1867), a Russian painter and academician who specialized in portraiture and historical scenes. His works are showcased in various museums and galleries across Russia.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Nikolai Kazantsev (1859-1923), a Russian engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology. He designed and constructed several prototypes of aircraft and is considered a pioneer in the field of aeronautics.

During the Soviet era, Aleksandr Kazantsev (1906-2002) was a renowned writer of science fiction and popular science literature. He authored numerous novels and short stories that explored themes of space exploration, futuristic technology, and the impact of scientific advancements on society.

In more recent times, Yuri Kazantsev (born 1955) is a prominent Russian businessman and entrepreneur. He founded and served as the CEO of one of Russia's largest telecommunications companies, which played a significant role in the development of the country's telecommunications infrastructure.

While there are undoubtedly many other notable individuals who have carried the surname Kazantsev throughout history, these examples provide a glimpse into the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kazantsev

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

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 Kazantsev was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only100.00%142
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races0.00%0
Hispanic Origin0.00%0

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

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