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

Kotov, 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 Kotov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kotov in America

Kotov is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kotov surname appeared 194 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 Kotov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kotov 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 Kotov

The surname Kotov is of Russian origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is a patronymic name derived from the Russian word "kot," meaning "cat." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely had an ancestor who was associated with cats, either as a profession or as a nickname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kotov appears in the Velvet Book, a 16th-century collection of genealogical records of Russian nobility. The name is mentioned in connection with the town of Kolomna, located southeast of Moscow, indicating that the Kotov family may have originated from this region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several members of the Kotov family held prominent positions in the Russian government and military. Notably, Afanasy Kotov (1582-1638) served as a voivode (military governor) in Siberia and played a crucial role in the exploration and expansion of Russian territories in the Far East.

Another notable figure was Ivan Kotov (1701-1776), a Russian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in St. Petersburg, including the Admiralty building and the Smolny Cathedral. His contributions significantly influenced the architectural landscape of the city during the reign of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna.

In the 19th century, Mikhail Kotov (1818-1889) was a renowned Russian poet and translator. He is best known for his translations of works by Lord Byron and other English poets, which helped introduce Russian readers to the rich literary traditions of the West.

Vasily Kotov (1858-1935) was a prominent Russian military commander who served in the Russo-Japanese War and World War I. He is recognized for his strategic leadership and his role in the Battle of Galicia in 1914, which resulted in a significant victory for the Russian forces.

The Kotov surname has also been associated with several notable figures in the field of chess. Notably, Alexander Kotov (1913-1981) was a Soviet chess grandmaster and author of several influential books on chess theory and strategy, including "Think Like a Grandmaster."

While the Kotov name has its origins in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its rich history and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the Russian tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kotov

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

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

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