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

Lestenkof, 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 Lestenkof surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lestenkof in America

Lestenkof is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lestenkof surname appeared 129 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 Lestenkof.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lestenkof 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 Lestenkof

The surname LESTENKOF is of Russian origin, traced back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the Slavic word "lesten," which means "flatterer" or "deceiver." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who was known for their smooth-talking or manipulative ways.

The earliest recorded instances of the LESTENKOF surname can be found in census records and parish registers from the Russian Empire's northern regions, particularly in the areas around Moscow and St. Petersburg. Some variations in spelling include Lestenkov, Lestencoff, and Lestenkoff.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Ivan Lestenkof (1745-1819) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Novgorod. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the region's economic and social circles throughout the 19th century.

During the Napoleonic Wars, a Russian general named Alexei Lestenkof (1775-1842) gained recognition for his leadership and bravery in several battles against the French forces. He was awarded various military honors and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the campaigns.

Another notable LESTENKOF was Olga Lestenkova (1887-1965), a renowned ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow during the early 20th century. Her memoirs, published in the 1950s, provide insights into the world of Russian ballet during that era.

In the field of literature, the poet and essayist Mikhail Lestenkof (1908-1978) was celebrated for his works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Whispers of the Taiga" (1936) and "Echoes of the Steppe" (1952), were widely acclaimed and influential in Soviet literary circles.

Towards the latter half of the 20th century, Yuri Lestenkof (1926-2002) made significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering in the Soviet Union. He was involved in the development of several spacecraft and rocket designs, and his work was instrumental in advancing the country's space program.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lestenkof

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

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

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