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

Vladimir, 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 Vladimir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vladimir in America

Vladimir is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vladimir surname appeared 101 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 Vladimir.

The history of the last name Vladimir

The surname VLADIMIR has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Russian. It is derived from the Old Slavic words "vladeti" and "vladyka," which mean "to rule" and "ruler," respectively. The name first emerged in the 10th century among the Slavic people living in the region now known as Russia.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname VLADIMIR can be found in medieval Russian chronicles and manuscripts. One notable example is the Veliky Novgorod Codex, a compilation of legal documents from the 15th century, which mentions several individuals with the surname VLADIMIR.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Vladimir Svyatoslavich, also known as Vladimir the Great, ruled as the Grand Prince of Kiev from 980 to 1015. He is credited with converting the Kievan Rus' to Christianity and is considered a significant figure in Russian history.

Another notable individual bearing the surname VLADIMIR was Vladimir Monomakh, a Grand Prince of Kievan Rus' who reigned from 1113 to 1125. He was known for his military campaigns and diplomatic efforts, as well as for his literary works, including the "Instruction" or "Testament" addressed to his children.

In the 16th century, a prominent family with the surname VLADIMIR existed in Novgorod, a historic city in northwestern Russia. One member of this family, Ivan Vladimirovich, served as a military commander during the reign of Ivan the Terrible.

During the 18th century, a Russian nobleman named Vladimir Mikhailovich Dolgorukov (1696-1768) held various positions at the imperial court and served as a diplomat. He played a significant role in the succession of Empress Elizabeth to the Russian throne.

Another individual worth mentioning is Vladimir Sergeyevich Solovyov (1853-1900), a renowned Russian philosopher, poet, and literary critic. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of his time and made significant contributions to the development of Russian religious and philosophical thought.

These examples illustrate the long history and prominence of the surname VLADIMIR in Russia, spanning various historical periods and encompassing individuals from different walks of life, including rulers, military leaders, nobles, and intellectuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vladimir

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

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

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