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

Kuznetsov, 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 Kuznetsov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuznetsov in America

Kuznetsov is the 26422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuznetsov surname appeared 924 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 Kuznetsov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuznetsov 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 Kuznetsov

The surname Kuznetsov originates from Russia and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Russian word "kuznets," which means "blacksmith." The name likely originated in regions of Russia where blacksmithing was a prominent trade or occupation.

The earliest known record of the Kuznetsov surname appears in a Novgorod birch bark manuscript dated around 1292. This manuscript mentions a person named Ivan Kuznetsov, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

During the Middle Ages, the Kuznetsov surname was often associated with skilled metalworkers and artisans. In the 16th century, a notable Kuznetsov was Vasily Kuznetsov, a renowned blacksmith who crafted weapons and armor for the Russian army during the reign of Ivan the Terrible.

In the 17th century, the Kuznetsov surname was found in various regions of Russia, including Novgorod, Moscow, and Nizhny Novgorod. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in a place name is the village of Kuznetsovo, which was established in the Ryazan region in the late 16th century.

Over the centuries, several prominent individuals with the Kuznetsov surname have left their mark on Russian history and culture. These include:

1. Nikolai Kuznetsov (1911-1944), a Soviet military officer and Hero of the Soviet Union during World War II.
2. Aleksandr Kuznetsov (1905-1950), a Soviet engineer and rocket scientist who played a crucial role in the development of Soviet rocket technology.
3. Mikhail Kuznetsov (1918-1995), a Soviet and Russian writer known for his novels and short stories depicting World War II and the Soviet experience.
4. Yevgeny Kuznetsov (1809-1879), a Russian writer and translator who contributed to the development of Russian literary criticism.
5. Vasily Kuznetsov (1901-1990), a Soviet aircraft designer and engineer who played a significant role in the development of Soviet military aircraft during World War II and the Cold War era.

While the Kuznetsov surname has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and connection to the blacksmithing trade remain firmly anchored in Russian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuznetsov

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

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

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