2000
#48,963
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 404
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Morozov
A Russian surname likely derived from the word "moroz" meaning "frost".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 803 Americans carry the last name Morozov. That puts it at #34,781 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 426,842 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Morozov 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
803
1 in 426,842
Census rank
#34,781
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
700
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 700 bearers of the surname Morozov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34781st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Morozov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Morozov
Among Census respondents with the surname Morozov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Morozov 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 Morozov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 667
- Two or more races1.9% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 9
- Black or African American0.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Morozov
Morozov appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#37,341
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 597
+193 bearers (+47.8%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Up 11,622 places
2020
#34,781
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 700
+103 bearers (+17.3%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Up 2,560 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,963 | 404 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #37,341 | 597 | 0.20 | +193 bearers (+47.8%) | Up 11,622 places |
| 2020 | #34,781 | 700 | 0.23 | +103 bearers (+17.3%) | Up 2,560 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 Morozov 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 | #37,341 | #34,781 | 6.9% |
| Count | 597 | 700 | 17.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.23 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Morozov bearers went from 597 to 700 (+17.3% change). The surname moved up 2,560 positions in the national ranking, going from #37,341 to #34,781.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Morozov
FAQ
Morozov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Morozov?
Name Census estimates that about 803 living Americans carry the surname Morozov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 426,842 residents.
How common is Morozov?
Morozov ranks #34,781 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.23 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 700 people with the surname Morozov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (803), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.23 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 Morozov.
Has Morozov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Morozov went from 597 recorded bearers to 700. That is an increase of 103 (+17.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #37,341 to #34,781.
What does the Census say about the background of Morozov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Morozov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.3%). 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 Morozov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (667 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Morozov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Two or More Races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.3%). 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 Morozov (2000, 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 Morozov mean?
A Russian surname likely derived from the word "moroz" meaning "frost". 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 Morozov (0.23 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 share the surname Morozov?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.