Explore the Family Name Pavlov
The meaning of Pavlov
Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovak (eastern Slovakia), Serbian, and Croatian: patronymic from the personal name Pavel, Slovak commonly Pavol, Croatian commonly Pavao, equivalents of Paul. In some cases it may also be an American shortened form of patronymics like Croatian and Serbian Pavlović, Slovenian and Slovak Pavlovič (see Pavlovic). Compare Pavloff. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Nikolay, Yuriy, Aleksandr, Anatoliy, Andrei, Dmitriy, Evgeni, Gennady. Bulgarian or Macedonian Atanas, Dimitar. Serbian or Croatian Dusica, Slobodan, Velimir.
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How common is the last name Pavlov in the United States?
The popularity of the surname 'Pavlov' has shown a significant increase from 2000 to 2010 as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The ranking of this surname jumped from 26876 in 2000 to 21707 in 2010, marking a change of 19.23%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 850 in 2000 to 1199 in 2010, indicating an impressive growth rate of 41.06%. The proportion of people named 'Pavlov' per 100k individuals also increased by 28.13% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #21,707 | 19.23% |
| Count | 850 | 1,199 | 41.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.41 | 28.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavlov
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Pavlov' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage of white individuals went up from 92.71% in 2000 to 95.83% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the Hispanic population with this surname from 2.35% to 2.42% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased drastically from 4.24% to 0.67%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small fraction (0.58%) reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not the case in 2000. Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations with the surname 'Pavlov' were not recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.71% | 95.83% | 3.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.42% | 2.98% |
| Two or More Races | 4.24% | 0.67% | -84.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Pavlov ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Pavlov is Eastern European, which comprises 59.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Greek & Balkan (14.3%) and British & Irish (9.0%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, French & German, Siberian, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 59.5% |
| Greek & Balkan | 14.3% |
| British & Irish | 9.0% |
| Other | 17.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Pavlov
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Pavlov have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Russia, and Ukraine.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation | 62.10% |
| Lviv Oblast, Ukraine | 52.60% |
| Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine | 51.60% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 43.20% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 41.10% |
What Pavlov haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Pavlov is R-Z92, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z92 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include I-CTS5966 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Petrov, Ivanov, Kozak, Kiss, Popov, Kaminski, Kasper, Urban, Kozlowski, Kowalski.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Pavlov surname are: H1, H, T2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Pavlov have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Pavlov" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Pavlov" Surname 42.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Pavlov" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Pavlov?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Pavlov are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition