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

Morozov, 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 Morozov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morozov in America

Morozov is the 37341st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morozov surname appeared 597 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 Morozov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morozov 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 Morozov

The surname Morozov originated in Russia and dates back to the 14th century. It is a patronymic name, derived from the Russian word "moroz," meaning "frost." Morozov translates to "son of Moroz," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone whose father was known for being associated with cold or winter weather.

The name's earliest recorded appearance can be found in medieval Russian manuscripts, where various spellings such as "Morozov," "Morozoff," and "Morozowicz" were used. These variations likely reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences from other Slavic languages.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ivan Morozov, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. Records show that he owned extensive properties in the city of Veliky Novgorod and played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

In the 17th century, the Morozov family gained prominence in Moscow, with several members holding influential positions in the Russian Orthodox Church and the Tsar's court. Notably, Boris Morozov (1590-1661) served as a boyar (nobleman) and a close advisor to Tsar Alexis I.

Another notable figure with the surname Morozov was Savva Morozov (1770-1862), a successful industrialist and textile manufacturer who established one of the largest textile mills in Russia. His business empire contributed significantly to the country's industrial development in the 19th century.

During the Russian Revolution, the Morozov family faced persecution and many of their assets were seized by the Bolshevik government. However, some members of the family managed to flee Russia and establish themselves in other parts of the world, carrying the name with them.

In more recent history, Mikhail Morozov (1897-1952) was a Soviet military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Moscow during World War II. He was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for his bravery and leadership.

While the surname Morozov has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to other countries through immigration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of the world, reflecting the rich history and global reach of this once distinctly Russian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morozov

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

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

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