2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Korotkin
An occupational surname derived from the Russian word "korotky" meaning short or stumpy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Korotkin. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Korotkin 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Korotkin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Korotkin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Korotkin
The surname Korotkin has its origins in Russia, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Russian word "korotkiy," meaning "short" or "brief," and likely referred to a physical characteristic or stature of the family's progenitor.
The Korotkin surname first emerged in central and northern regions of Russia, particularly in the areas around Moscow and Novgorod. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname or patronymic, often given to individuals of shorter stature or those with a stocky build.
One of the earliest documented references to the Korotkin name can be found in the Veliky Novgorod census records from the late 16th century, where several families bearing the surname were listed. These records provide valuable insights into the geographical distribution and prevalence of the name during that time period.
In the 17th century, the Korotkin surname gained prominence with the rise of a notable family of merchants and landowners in the city of Yaroslavl. Semyon Korotkin (1620-1689), a successful merchant and philanthropist, was a prominent figure in the economic and cultural life of the region.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, several notable individuals with the Korotkin surname made significant contributions in various fields. Pyotr Korotkin (1741-1815) was a renowned Russian architect who designed several churches and public buildings in St. Petersburg. Ivan Korotkin (1812-1879) was a respected writer and journalist who played a pivotal role in the development of Russian literary criticism.
Another noteworthy figure was Yekaterina Korotkin (1855-1932), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Russia. She founded one of the first girls' schools in Moscow and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.
In the 20th century, the Korotkin surname gained international recognition through the achievements of several individuals. Nikolai Korotkin (1901-1982) was a celebrated Soviet film director and screenwriter, best known for his award-winning films that captured the spirit of the Russian revolution and the early Soviet era.
Lastly, Vladimir Korotkin (1936-2008) was a prominent Russian scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of space technology. He played a crucial role in the design and implementation of Russia's space program and was awarded numerous honors for his groundbreaking work.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Korotkin
Among Census respondents with the surname Korotkin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Korotkin 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 Korotkin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Korotkin
Korotkin appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-7 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,525 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 7,525 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 Korotkin 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 | #141,140 | #148,665 | -5.3% |
| Count | 118 | 111 | -5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Korotkin bearers went from 118 to 111 (-5.9% change). The surname moved down 7,525 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #148,665.
FAQ
Korotkin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Korotkin?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Korotkin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Korotkin?
Korotkin ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 111 people with the surname Korotkin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Korotkin.
Has Korotkin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Korotkin went from 118 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Korotkin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Korotkin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (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 Korotkin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Korotkin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (5.4%), Black (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 Korotkin (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 Korotkin mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Russian word "korotky" meaning short or stumpy. 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 Korotkin (0.04 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 have the last name Korotkin?
Want to know how common the surname Korotkin is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.