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

Stepanov, 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 Stepanov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stepanov in America

Stepanov is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stepanov surname appeared 507 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 Stepanov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stepanov 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 Stepanov

The surname Stepanov has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 15th century. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name Stepan, which is a Russian form of the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Stepanov can be found in various historical documents and records from the Russian Empire. One notable example is Ivan Stepanov, a merchant from Novgorod who was mentioned in a trade document from 1492.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Stepanov was particularly prevalent in the regions of Ryazan, Tver, and Yaroslavl. These areas were known for their thriving trade and agricultural activities, which may have contributed to the spread of the name.

In the 18th century, the Stepanov surname gained prominence with the rise of Fyodor Stepanov (1712-1768), a prominent Russian architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Petersburg, including the Smolny Cathedral.

Another notable figure with the Stepanov surname was Nikolai Stepanov (1807-1882), a Russian writer and literary critic who played a significant role in the development of Russian realism in literature.

During the 19th century, the Stepanov name was also associated with various Russian military leaders. One such example is Mikhail Stepanov (1829-1898), a decorated general who served in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878.

In the early 20th century, the Stepanov surname gained further recognition with the birth of Vladimir Stepanov (1901-1972), a renowned Soviet film director and screenwriter. His contributions to Soviet cinema were highly influential, and he is considered one of the pioneers of the Soviet film industry.

Another notable figure with the Stepanov surname is Georgy Stepanov (1919-1986), a Soviet chess player and author who achieved the title of International Grandmaster and made significant contributions to the study of chess theory and strategy.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the surname Stepanov, which has deep roots in Russian culture and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stepanov

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

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

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