Explore the Family Name Maslov
The meaning of Maslov
Russian, Croatian, and Jewish (from Belarus): from Slavic maslo ‘butter’ (in Russian also ‘oil’) + the Slavic possessive suffix -ov, presumably applied as an occupational name for a dairyman or a seller of dairy products. As a Russian and Croatian surname it may also be a patronymic from the nickname Maslo, which is of the same etymology.
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How common is the last name Maslov in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maslov has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 91,404th most popular name, but by 2010, it had risen to 71,042nd — a significant increase of 22.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 187 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, reflecting a substantial 47.06% rise. The proportion of individuals named Maslov per 100,000 people also saw an uptick from 0.07 to 0.09, marking a 28.57% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #71,042 | 22.28% |
| Count | 187 | 275 | 47.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maslov
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Maslov surname is predominantly associated with those who identify as White. In 2000, 98.40% of those bearing the name identified as White, and while this figure decreased slightly to 96.73% by 2010, it remains the dominant ethnic identity. There was no recorded ethnic diversity among those with the surname Maslov in 2000. However, by 2010 there was a small emergence of diversity, with 1.82% identifying as Hispanic. No changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.73% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |