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

Maslov, 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 Maslov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maslov in America

Maslov is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maslov surname appeared 275 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 Maslov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maslov 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 Maslov

The surname Maslov is of Russian origin, originating from the Slavic root "mas" which means "butter" or "fat". It is believed to have first emerged in the 12th century as an occupational surname for those involved in the production or trade of butter and other dairy products.

In its early years, the name was primarily found in the central and western regions of Russia, particularly around the areas of Moscow and Tver. The oldest recorded mention of the name comes from a 13th-century tax register in the city of Novgorod, where a certain Fedor Maslov is listed as a resident.

Over time, the Maslov surname spread across various parts of the Russian Empire, with branches appearing in Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic regions. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name was particularly prominent among the merchant class and landowners in the cities of Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan.

One notable early bearer of the Maslov name was Ivan Maslov, a wealthy merchant from Yaroslavl who lived in the late 16th century. He is remembered for his philanthropic efforts, having funded the construction of several churches and a hospital in his hometown.

Another significant figure was Yakov Maslov, a military commander who fought in the Russo-Turkish War of 1735-1739. He played a crucial role in the capture of the Ottoman fortress of Khotin and was rewarded with a noble title by Empress Anna Ioannovna.

In the 19th century, the Maslov family gained prominence in the arts and sciences. Pyotr Maslov (1805-1868) was a renowned painter who specialized in portraiture and religious themes, while his nephew, Dmitri Maslov (1848-1919), was a respected mathematician and pioneer in the field of probability theory.

Another notable bearer of the Maslov name was Sergey Maslov (1892-1945), a Soviet military commander who played a significant role in the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

Throughout its history, the Maslov surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and landowners to artists, scientists, and military figures, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who carried this name across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maslov

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

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

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