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

Pavlova, 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 Pavlova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pavlova in America

Pavlova is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pavlova surname appeared 265 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 Pavlova.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pavlova 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 Pavlova

The surname Pavlova originated in Russia and is derived from the Russian word "pavlin," which means "peacock." It likely emerged as a descriptive nickname or patronymic name for someone associated with peacocks, perhaps a breeder or merchant.

Pavlova can be traced back to the 15th century in Russia, with early records showing variations like Pavlov and Pavlovik. It was particularly common in the regions of Tver and Pskov, where many noble families bore this surname.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Pavlova appears in the Velvet Book, a 16th-century genealogical record of Russian nobility. The book mentions several Pavlova families, suggesting their prominence at the time.

In the 17th century, Andrei Pavlovich Pavlov (1630-1700) was a notable Russian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and Poland.

The 19th century saw the rise of the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), whose exceptional talent and artistry brought international recognition to her surname. Her name became synonymous with the elegant Pavlova dessert, created in her honor.

Another notable figure was Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936), the renowned Russian physiologist who developed the concept of classical conditioning through his experiments on dogs. His groundbreaking work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1904.

During the Soviet era, Nikolai Pavlovich Pavlov (1887-1964) was a prominent Soviet military leader who played a crucial role in the defense of Stalingrad during World War II, earning him the prestigious title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

In the field of literature, the Russian writer Boris Pavlovich Pavlov (1922-2009) gained recognition for his novels and short stories, which often explored themes of rural life and the human condition.

While the surname Pavlova has Russian roots, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the rich history and heritage of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pavlova

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

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

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