2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Lavrov
Russian surname literally meaning "laurel" or "from laurel grove."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Lavrov. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lavrov 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Lavrov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lavrov, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lavrov
The surname Lavrov has its origins in Russia, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is derived from the Russian word "lavr," which means "laurel." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near laurel groves or were involved in the cultivation or trade of laurel leaves.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lavrov surname can be found in the Voskresenskaya Letopis, a medieval Russian chronicle from the 15th century. This document mentions a nobleman named Grigoriy Lavrov, who served as a military commander during the reign of Ivan III, the Grand Prince of Moscow.
In the 16th century, the Lavrov name appeared in the Pistsovye Knigi, a series of cadastral surveys conducted in various regions of Russia. These records list several Lavrov families residing in the towns of Tver and Novgorod, suggesting that the name had spread across the country by that time.
During the 17th century, the Lavrov surname gained prominence through the exploits of Fyodor Lavrov, a Russian merchant and explorer who led several expeditions to Siberia and the Far East. His travels and trade ventures contributed significantly to the expansion of the Russian Empire's influence in those regions.
In the 19th century, Ivan Lavrov (1789-1865) became a notable figure in the field of linguistics. He was a professor at the University of St. Petersburg and made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and literature.
Another prominent individual with the Lavrov surname was Pyotr Lavrov (1823-1900), a revolutionary and theorist who played a vital role in the development of the Narodnaya Volya (People's Will) movement, which advocated for the overthrow of the Russian autocracy through revolutionary means.
During the 20th century, the Lavrov name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Andrei Lavrov (1903-1985), a renowned Soviet actor who appeared in numerous films and theatrical productions. He was awarded the prestigious title of People's Artist of the USSR.
Additionally, Sergey Lavrov (born in 1950) has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia since 2004, representing the country on the international stage and playing a crucial role in shaping its foreign policy.
Throughout history, the Lavrov surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, merchants, scholars, revolutionaries, and cultural figures, reflecting the diverse origins and contributions of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lavrov
Among Census respondents with the surname Lavrov, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lavrov 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 Lavrov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lavrov
Lavrov 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
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,250 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 Lavrov 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 | #158,432 | #154,182 | 2.7% |
| Count | 102 | 103 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lavrov bearers went from 102 to 103 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,250 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,182.
FAQ
Lavrov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lavrov?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Lavrov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Lavrov?
Lavrov ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Lavrov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Lavrov.
Has Lavrov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lavrov went from 102 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Lavrov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lavrov, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Lavrov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lavrov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Lavrov (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 Lavrov mean?
Russian surname literally meaning "laurel" or "from laurel grove." 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 Lavrov (0.03 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 surname Lavrov?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.