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

Orlovsky, 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 Orlovsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orlovsky in America

Orlovsky is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orlovsky surname appeared 266 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 Orlovsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orlovsky 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 Orlovsky

The surname Orlovsky originated in Russia and is a derivation of the Russian word "orel," meaning "eagle." It is believed to have first appeared in the 12th or 13th century, likely as a descriptive surname given to someone who displayed eagle-like characteristics or lived near an area with a significant eagle population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Novgorod, where a merchant named Vasily Orlovsky is mentioned. It is possible that the name was first adopted in the Novgorod region before spreading to other parts of Russia.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Orlovsky name gained prominence among the Russian nobility. Ivan Orlovsky (1540-1612) was a prominent military commander who served under Tsar Ivan the Terrible and played a key role in the Russian conquest of Siberia.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various regions of the Russian Empire, including present-day Ukraine and Belarus. Grigory Orlovsky (1734-1783) was a respected architect who designed several churches and public buildings in St. Petersburg.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable figures with the Orlovsky surname. Alexander Orlovsky (1777-1832) was a renowned poet and translator who contributed significantly to the development of Russian literature. Mikhail Orlovsky (1835-1898) was a prominent mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of calculus.

In the 20th century, the name continued to be associated with various fields, including the arts and sciences. Vasily Orlovsky (1901-1967) was a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Konstantin Orlovsky (1921-1996) was a pioneering physicist who played a crucial role in the development of quantum mechanics.

Other notable individuals with the Orlovsky surname include:

• Yuri Orlovsky (1920-1985), a celebrated Soviet actor and director.
• Ivan Orlovsky (1886-1943), a renowned Russian architect known for his Art Nouveau designs.
• Anna Orlovsky (1865-1932), a prominent Russian feminist and activist for women's rights.

While the surname Orlovsky has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and other historical events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orlovsky

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

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

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