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

Volovik, 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 Volovik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Volovik in America

Volovik is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Volovik surname appeared 116 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 Volovik.

The history of the last name Volovik

The surname Volovik originated in Russia, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "volos," meaning "hair," indicating that the name likely referred to a person with distinctive or abundant hair. This name was prevalent in the regions of Novgorod and Pskov, located in northwestern Russia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Volovik surname can be found in the census records of the Novgorod region from the late 16th century. These records documented various families bearing the name, suggesting its widespread use during that period.

In the 17th century, the Volovik surname appeared in several historical documents, including land ownership records and military registers. One notable figure from this era was Ivan Volovik, a military commander who participated in the Smolensk War against Poland in the early 1600s.

During the 18th century, the Volovik name gained prominence in the city of St. Petersburg, where several members of the family held influential positions in the imperial court. Among them was Andrei Volovik (1712-1785), a respected diplomat and statesman who served under Empress Elizabeth and Catherine the Great.

As the Russian Empire expanded in the 19th century, the Volovik surname spread across various regions, including Siberia and the Caucasus. One notable bearer of the name during this period was the writer and playwright Nikolai Volovik (1842-1912), whose works explored themes of Russian society and rural life.

In the 20th century, the Volovik name continued to be well-represented in various fields. Mikhail Volovik (1901-1977) was a prominent physicist who made significant contributions to the study of semiconductors and solid-state physics. Another notable figure was the linguist and philologist Viktor Volovik (1928-2001), known for his research on Slavic languages and folklore.

Throughout its history, the Volovik surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of Russian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Volovik

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

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

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