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

Rivin, 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 Rivin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rivin in America

Rivin is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rivin surname appeared 112 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 Rivin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rivin 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 Rivin

The surname RIVIN is believed to have originated in Russia, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Russian word "riv," which means "a rushing stream" or "a torrent." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a fast-flowing river or stream.

In the 17th century, the name RIVIN appeared in several historical documents from the Smolensk region of Russia. One notable mention was in the local census records of 1642, where a family by the name of RIVIN was listed as residing in the village of Dorogobuzh.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname RIVIN was Fyodor Ivanovich RIVIN, born in 1589 in the town of Rylsk, which was part of the Belgorod region at the time. Fyodor was a prominent merchant who traded in furs and was known for his successful business ventures.

In the 18th century, the name RIVIN spread to other parts of Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg. One notable figure was Ivan Petrovich RIVIN (1725-1798), a respected scholar and linguist who taught at the Imperial Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg.

During the 19th century, the RIVIN surname gained prominence in the literary world. Mikhail Fyodorovich RIVIN (1842-1914) was a renowned poet and writer who is celebrated for his contribution to the Russian literary canon.

Another notable individual was Aleksandra Ivanovna RIVIN (1876-1958), a pioneering female scientist and one of the first women to receive a doctorate in chemistry from the University of St. Petersburg. Her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry earned her widespread recognition and respect in the scientific community.

In the early 20th century, the RIVIN surname was also associated with the Russian revolutionary movement. Pyotr Nikolayevich RIVIN (1897-1937) was a Bolshevik activist who played a significant role in the October Revolution of 1917. Tragically, he became a victim of Stalin's purges and was executed in 1937.

While the RIVIN surname may have originated from a geographical feature, it has since become a respected name with a rich history and numerous accomplished individuals bearing it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rivin

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

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

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