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

Khov, 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 Khov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khov in America

Khov is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khov surname appeared 189 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 Khov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khov 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 Khov

The surname KHOV has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in areas that are now part of modern-day Ukraine and Russia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name KHOV is thought to be derived from an old Slavic word "khova," which means "grove" or "thicket." This suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in forested areas or groves. Alternatively, it could also be related to the word "khov," meaning "to shelter" or "to protect," implying a possible connection to a person's occupation or role in a community.

One of the earliest known references to the surname KHOV can be found in a historical document from the 14th century, a land registry in the region of Galicia (now part of western Ukraine). The document mentions a landowner named Dmitry KHOV, who held a significant estate in the area.

Another notable early bearer of the KHOV surname was Ivan KHOV, a merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century in the city of Novgorod (now part of modern-day Russia). Ivan KHOV is recorded as having been involved in trade with other European countries and is mentioned in several contemporary trade records and chronicles.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Mikhail KHOV served as a military commander in the Russian Empire's army. He participated in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his strategic leadership and bravery on the battlefield.

During the 18th century, the KHOV surname was also found among the nobility of the Russian Empire. One notable figure from this period was Andrei KHOV, a nobleman and landowner who held significant estates in the region of Smolensk. Andrei KHOV was known for his involvement in local politics and administration, and his name appears in various government records and correspondence from that time.

In the 19th century, a scholar and linguist named Fyodor KHOV made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and folklore. Born in 1822 in the city of Kiev (now part of Ukraine), Fyodor KHOV traveled extensively throughout Eastern Europe, documenting and analyzing various Slavic dialects and traditions. His work is still regarded as an important reference in the field of Slavic studies.

While the surname KHOV has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and early bearers of this surname can be traced back to the Slavic regions of Ukraine and Russia, where it likely emerged from words associated with forests, shelter, or specific occupations in medieval times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khov

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

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

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