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

Valov, 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 Valov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valov in America

Valov is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valov surname appeared 108 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 Valov.

The history of the last name Valov

The surname VALOV has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Russian word "valov," meaning "roller" or "cylindrical object." This name was likely given to individuals who worked in industries that involved the use of rollers or cylindrical objects, such as mills or breweries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VALOV can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the Novgorod region of Russia. This document mentions a certain Ivan Valov, who was a miller in the village of Derevnya.

During the 17th century, the name VALOV began to spread across various regions of Russia, with some families adopting variations of the spelling, such as VALOVS or VALOFF. In the 1620s, a wealthy merchant named Grigory Valov was recorded as owning several properties in the city of Yaroslavl.

In the 18th century, the VALOV surname gained prominence with the birth of Pyotr Valov (1723-1793), a renowned Russian architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Petersburg, including the Gostiny Dvor, a prominent market complex.

Another notable figure with the surname VALOV was Nikolai Valov (1845-1918), a Russian military officer who served in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. He received several honors for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

In the 19th century, a branch of the VALOV family settled in the town of Smolensk, where they established a successful brewing business. One of the descendants, Ivan Valov (1853-1928), became a respected figure in the local community and served as the mayor of Smolensk for several years.

The VALOV surname can also be traced to some place names in Russia, such as the village of Valovka in the Voronezh Oblast, which may have been named after a family with this surname who resided there.

Throughout its history, the VALOV surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, from millers and merchants to architects and military officers. Despite its modest origins, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Russia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valov

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

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

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