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

Volkov, 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 Volkov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Volkov in America

Volkov is the 29366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Volkov surname appeared 805 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 Volkov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Volkov 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 Volkov

The surname VOLKOV is of Russian origin, derived from the word "volk" which means "wolf" in Russian. It likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who resembled a wolf in some way or had characteristics associated with wolves.

The earliest known records of the surname VOLKOV date back to the 16th century in Russia. It was commonly found in areas such as Moscow, Novgorod, and other regions where Russian surnames began to take shape. Similar spellings like Volkov, Volkoff, and Volkow were also used.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname VOLKOV was Fyodor Volkov (1729-1763), a prominent Russian actor and theater director who is considered the founder of the Russian professional theater. He established the first permanent Russian theater company in Yaroslavl in 1750.

Another notable figure was Dmitry Volkov (1718-1785), a Russian writer and civil servant who is best known for his adaptation of the fairy tale "The Wonderful Wizard of the Emerald City," which was based on L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz." His version was published in 1939 and became a beloved classic in Russian literature.

In the 19th century, Ivan Volkov (1816-1886) was a Russian painter and art educator who played a significant role in the development of Russian art education. He founded the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, which became one of the most influential art institutions in Russia.

During the early 20th century, Feodor Volkov (1884-1942) was a Russian engineer and inventor who made important contributions to the development of early aviation. He designed and built several experimental aircraft and was a pioneer in the field of aerodynamics.

Another notable figure was Yevgeny Volkov (1918-1985), a Soviet military officer and Hero of the Soviet Union during World War II. He was awarded the prestigious title for his bravery and leadership in the Battle of Stalingrad and other major battles against the German forces.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname VOLKOV who have made significant contributions throughout history in various fields, including theater, literature, art, engineering, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Volkov

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

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

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