Krasnansky last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Krasnansky

A Russian surname derived from a geographic location.

Krasnansky, 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 Krasnansky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krasnansky in America

Krasnansky is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krasnansky surname appeared 109 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 Krasnansky.

The history of the last name Krasnansky

The surname Krasnansky originates from Russia and can be traced back to the late 17th century. It is derived from the Russian word "krasnyi," meaning "red," and the suffix "-anski," which indicates a place of origin. The name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a location known for its red soil, buildings, or other features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krasnansky appears in a census record from the Russian village of Krasnoye in 1692. This village, located in the region of Smolensk, was known for its red brick buildings and the reddish hue of the surrounding soil.

In the 18th century, the name Krasnansky is found in several military records, suggesting that some individuals with this surname served in the Russian armed forces. One notable example is Ivan Krasnansky, a lieutenant who fought in the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774.

During the 19th century, the Krasnansky family established a presence in the city of St. Petersburg. Pyotr Krasnansky (1812-1887) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city, known for his successful trading ventures and philanthropic endeavors.

Another notable figure with the Krasnansky surname was Ekaterina Krasnanskaya (1845-1923), a renowned painter and art educator. She studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg and later taught at the same institution, inspiring generations of artists.

In the early 20th century, the name Krasnansky appeared in various literary and academic circles. Konstantin Krasnansky (1878-1942) was a respected linguist and professor at Moscow State University, known for his contributions to the study of Slavic languages.

While the surname Krasnansky is primarily associated with Russia, it has also been documented in other Slavic countries, such as Ukraine and Belarus, likely due to migration patterns and intermarriages among Slavic populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krasnansky

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

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 Krasnansky was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only96.33%105
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
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 Krasnansky was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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