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

Pushkin, 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 Pushkin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pushkin in America

Pushkin is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pushkin surname appeared 142 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 Pushkin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pushkin 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 Pushkin

The surname Pushkin has its origins in Russia, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Russian word "pushka," which means cannon or artillery. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was involved in the operation or production of cannons, perhaps a cannoneer or a cannon maker.

The name Pushkin is closely associated with the renowned Russian poet Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837), who is considered the founder of modern Russian literature. His works, such as the novel in verse "Eugene Onegin" and the play "Boris Godunov," have had a profound influence on Russian culture and literature.

Another notable figure with the surname Pushkin was Mikhail Pushkin (1756-1806), who was a landowner and a relative of Alexander Pushkin. He served as a senator and was also an author, publishing several works on history and literature.

In the 17th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname Pushkin in the Moscow region. One member of this family, Semyon Pushkin (1660-1735), held the position of a stolnik, which was a high-ranking court official in the Tsardom of Russia.

The Pushkin family has a long history in Russia, with several branches and members who made significant contributions to various fields. For instance, Grigory Pushkin (1778-1859) was a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a governor in several provinces.

Another prominent figure with the surname Pushkin was Vasily Pushkin (1737-1790), who was a politician and statesman during the reign of Catherine the Great. He held important positions in the government and was involved in the drafting of several laws and reforms.

While the surname Pushkin is predominantly Russian, it has also been found in other Slavic countries, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name's origins and most notable bearers can be traced back to Russia, where it has been a part of the country's cultural and literary heritage for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pushkin

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

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

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