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

Stepanova, 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 Stepanova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stepanova in America

Stepanova is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stepanova surname appeared 177 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 Stepanova.

The history of the last name Stepanova

The surname Stepanova has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 16th century. It is a patronymic name derived from the Russian name "Stepan," which in turn comes from the Greek name "Stephanos," meaning "crown" or "wreath." The suffix "-ova" is a common Russian patronymic ending indicating a familial relationship, in this case, denoting "daughter of Stepan."

The name Stepanova was initially concentrated in the central and northern regions of Russia, particularly in areas around Moscow and Novgorod. It is believed to have been first adopted by the daughters of men named Stepan, as a way to identify their lineage and family connections.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stepanova can be found in the Velvet Book, a 17th-century genealogical record of Russian nobility. In this document, there are mentions of several individuals bearing the name Stepanova, including Maria Stepanova, who was married to a prominent nobleman in the late 16th century.

Throughout Russian history, there have been notable individuals who carried the surname Stepanova. One such person was Nadezhda Stepanova (1855-1923), a Russian revolutionary and one of the founders of the Marxist movement in Russia. She played a significant role in the establishment of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party and was actively involved in the revolutionary activities of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another notable Stepanova was Varvara Stepanova (1894-1958), a Russian artist and designer who was a prominent figure in the Constructivist movement. She is best known for her work in textile design, as well as her contributions to the development of Soviet avant-garde art and design during the early years of the Soviet Union.

In the field of literature, Natalya Stepanova (1920-1998) was a renowned Russian poet and translator. She was a member of the Russian Union of Writers and is celebrated for her lyrical and philosophical poetry, as well as her translations of works by authors such as Federico García Lorca and Bertolt Brecht.

Galina Stepanova (1910-1993) was a celebrated Soviet ballet dancer and choreographer. She was a leading soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet and later became a renowned choreographer, creating ballets that were performed on stages around the world.

Lastly, Maria Stepanova (born 1972) is a contemporary Russian writer, poet, and essayist. She has received numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Andrei Bely Prize, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Russian literature.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Stepanova throughout history, each making significant contributions in their respective fields and leaving a lasting legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stepanova

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

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 Stepanova 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.

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

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