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

Litvinov, 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 Litvinov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litvinov in America

Litvinov is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litvinov surname appeared 305 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 Litvinov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Litvinov 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 Litvinov

The surname Litvinov is of Russian origin, derived from the word "litva," which means "Lithuania." It is believed to have originated in the late 15th or early 16th century when Russia and Lithuania were engaged in territorial disputes and conflicts.

The name Litvinov was likely given to individuals who came from or had close ties to Lithuania. It may have been used to identify people of Lithuanian descent or those who had lived in or traveled to Lithuania for extended periods. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 16th century, appearing in various Russian documents and chronicles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Litvinov can be found in the "Velvet Book," a collection of genealogical records compiled in the late 16th century by Russian nobles. The book mentions a certain Ivan Litvinov, who served as a court official during the reign of Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584).

Another notable figure bearing the surname Litvinov was Maxim Litvinov (1876-1951), a prominent Soviet diplomat and politician. He served as the Soviet Union's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1930 to 1939 and played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the interwar period.

In the field of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Konstantin Litvinov (1899-1983), a Soviet writer and poet. His works, which often explored themes of revolution and social change, earned him widespread recognition and numerous awards throughout his career.

Yevgeny Litvinov (1892-1972) was a renowned Soviet architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and development of several iconic buildings and urban projects in Moscow and other cities during the Soviet era.

The surname Litvinov has also been associated with various place names and historical locations in Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe. For instance, the town of Litvinovo, located in the Bryansk region of Russia, is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the surname.

While the surname Litvinov may not have the same historical prominence as some other Russian surnames, it remains an important part of the country's cultural and linguistic heritage, reflecting the complex interactions and influences between Russia and its neighboring regions throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litvinov

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

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

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