Stravinsky
A surname of East Slavic origin derived from the word "strav," meaning "stork."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Stravinsky. That puts it at #142,108 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stravinsky surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#142,108
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Stravinsky in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142108th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stravinsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stravinsky
The surname Stravinsky originated in Russia and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "strava," which means a type of ritual feast or memorial meal. The name may have originally been associated with those who prepared or served such meals.
The earliest known record of the name Stravinsky appears in the Veliky Novgorod chronicles from the 1500s, referencing a family with this surname living in the region. Similar spellings from that time period include Stravinski and Stravinskiy.
In the 17th century, there are mentions of Stravinskys residing in the village of Ustiuzhna, located in the Vologda region of northern Russia. This may suggest that the name had its roots in that area before spreading to other parts of the country.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Stravinsky was Fyodor Stravinsky, a Russian noble and landowner who lived from 1743 to 1825. He served in the imperial court of Catherine the Great and was granted estates in the Pskov region.
Another prominent figure was Alexey Stravinsky, born in 1886, who was a renowned Russian painter and art theorist. His works are housed in several major museums, including the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.
Perhaps the most famous bearer of the Stravinsky name was Igor Stravinsky, the influential composer who lived from 1882 to 1971. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century, known for ballets such as The Rite of Spring and orchestral works like The Firebird.
In the late 19th century, the name Stravinsky was also associated with the village of Stravinskoye in the Tver region, which may have been named after a local landowner or family with that surname.
Another notable individual was Grigory Stravinsky, a Russian military officer and statesman who lived from 1819 to 1892. He served as a governor and played a significant role in the administration of various regions during the reign of Tsar Alexander II.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stravinsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Stravinsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%.
The bar chart below shows how Stravinsky bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stravinsky surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Stravinsky surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #142,108 | 0.0% |
| Count | 117 | 117 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Stravinsky bearers went from 117 to 117 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #142,108.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Stravinsky
FAQ
Stravinsky surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Stravinsky?
The surname Stravinsky holds position #142,108 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 137 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Stravinsky surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stravinsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.