2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Konstantinov
A Russian surname derived from the name Konstantin, meaning "constant" or "steadfast".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 158 Americans carry the last name Konstantinov. That puts it at #129,045 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,169,331 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Konstantinov 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
158
1 in 2,169,331
Census rank
#129,045
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
138
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 138 bearers of the surname Konstantinov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 129045th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Konstantinov, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Konstantinov
The surname Konstantinov originated in Russia and is a patronymic name derived from the Russian given name Konstantin, which itself is derived from the Latin name Constantinus. The name Constantinus is composed of the Latin words "constans" meaning "constant, steadfast" and "tinus" meaning "ruler, governor."
Konstantinov is a relatively common surname in Russia, particularly in regions with a strong Russian Orthodox tradition, as the name Konstantin was a popular name among Eastern Orthodox Christians, often given in honor of the 4th-century Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who played a pivotal role in the establishment of Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Konstantinov can be found in the Velvet Book, a 17th-century Russian genealogical record, which mentions a nobleman named Andrei Konstantinov who served as a boyar (a member of the highest rank of the Russian aristocracy) during the reign of Tsar Alexis of Russia (1629-1676).
Another notable figure bearing the surname Konstantinov was Mikhail Konstantinovich Konstantinov (1828-1892), a Russian painter and academician who specialized in historical and religious subjects. His works can be found in various museums and churches throughout Russia.
In the 19th century, Evgeny Nikolaevich Konstantinov (1849-1905) was a prominent Russian landscape painter and a member of the Peredvizhniki (Wanderers) movement, known for his realistic depictions of Russian countryside scenes.
In the realm of literature, Konstantin Dmitrievich Konstantinov (1818-1871) was a Russian writer and playwright who wrote several popular comedies and vaudevilles during the mid-19th century.
More recently, Nikolai Konstantinovich Konstantinov (1923-2008) was a Soviet and Russian actor known for his roles in numerous films and theater productions, including the iconic Soviet comedy "The Diamond Arm" (1968).
While the surname Konstantinov has roots in Russia, it has also been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds, particularly in countries with significant Russian or Slavic populations, such as Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of Central Asia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Konstantinov
Among Census respondents with the surname Konstantinov, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Konstantinov 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 Konstantinov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 133
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Konstantinov
Konstantinov 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
#108,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
+41 bearers (+33.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 20,063 places
2020
#129,045
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
-25 bearers (-15.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 20,311 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #108,734 | 163 | 0.06 | +41 bearers (+33.6%) | Up 20,063 places |
| 2020 | #129,045 | 138 | 0.05 | -25 bearers (-15.3%) | Down 20,311 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 Konstantinov 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 | #108,734 | #129,045 | -18.7% |
| Count | 163 | 138 | -15.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -23.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Konstantinov bearers went from 163 to 138 (-15.3% change). The surname moved down 20,311 positions in the national ranking, going from #108,734 to #129,045.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Konstantinov
FAQ
Konstantinov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Konstantinov?
Name Census estimates that about 158 living Americans carry the surname Konstantinov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,169,331 residents.
How common is Konstantinov?
Konstantinov ranks #129,045 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 138 people with the surname Konstantinov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (158), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Konstantinov.
Has Konstantinov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Konstantinov went from 163 recorded bearers to 138. That is a decrease of 25 (-15.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #108,734 to #129,045.
What does the Census say about the background of Konstantinov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Konstantinov, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Konstantinov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (133 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Konstantinov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Konstantinov (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 Konstantinov mean?
A Russian surname derived from the name Konstantin, meaning "constant" or "steadfast". 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 Konstantinov (0.05 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 Americans have the surname Konstantinov?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.