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UK surname

Ivanova

A Slavic patronymic surname derived from the masculine given name Ivan.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Enfield, Waltham Forest and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ivanova is 1,597 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

1,597

2016, ranked #3,889

Peak year

2016

1,597 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,597 in 2016, ranked #3,889.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Ivanova surname distribution map

The map shows where the Ivanova surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Ivanova surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ivanova over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 7 #37,533
1998 modern 7 #37,533
1999 modern 10 #37,072
2000 modern 14 #36,522
2001 modern 17 #36,053
2002 modern 18 #36,067
2003 modern 40 #34,215
2004 modern 79 #30,799
2005 modern 153 #21,490
2006 modern 224 #16,990
2007 modern 358 #12,383
2008 modern 460 #10,250
2009 modern 551 #9,155
2010 modern 685 #7,907
2011 modern 820 #6,804
2012 modern 1,144 #5,108
2013 modern 1,302 #4,647
2014 modern 1,416 #4,352
2015 modern 1,495 #4,151
2016 modern 1,597 #3,889

Geography

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Where Ivanovas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Enfield, Waltham Forest, Newham, North Dorset and King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Enfield 036 Enfield
2 Waltham Forest 028 Waltham Forest
3 Newham 033 Newham
4 North Dorset 004 North Dorset
5 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 007 King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ivanova

These lists show first names that appear often with the Ivanova surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ivanova

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ivanova, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Ivanova surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Ivanova household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Ivanova is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ivanova is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ivanova falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ivanova is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Ivanova, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ivanova

The surname Ivanova is of Russian origin, derived from the patronymic Ivan, meaning "John" in English. It emerged as a common surname in Russia during the 16th and 17th centuries, as the use of family names became more widespread.

Ivanova is a feminine form of the surname, indicating that the bearer is a daughter or wife of someone named Ivan. The masculine counterpart is Ivanov, which is one of the most common Russian surnames.

The earliest known reference to the name Ivanova can be traced back to the Russian Census Book of 1594, where it appears as a surname in the city of Novgorod. This document is considered one of the earliest comprehensive records of Russian surnames.

In the 18th century, the name Ivanova was prevalent among the Russian nobility and gentry. One notable figure was Yelizaveta Ivanovna, the Empress of Russia from 1741 to 1762. Born in 1709, she was the daughter of Peter the Great and Martha Skavronskaya.

Another historical figure with the surname Ivanova was Anna Ivanovna, a Russian princess who lived from 1693 to 1740. She was the daughter of Ivan V, the co-ruler of Russia, and his wife, Praskovia Saltykova.

In the realm of literature, Natalya Ivanovna Gogol (1809-1851) was the mother of the famous Russian writer Nikolai Gogol. She was born into a family of Ukrainian Cossack nobility and played a significant role in shaping her son's literary career.

During the Soviet era, Vera Ivanovna Mukhina (1889-1953) was a renowned Russian sculptor known for her monumental works, including the iconic "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" statue, which adorned the Soviet pavilion at the 1937 World's Fair in Paris.

More recently, Lidiya Ivanovna Skoblikova (1939-2023) was a Russian speed skater who won six Olympic gold medals between 1960 and 1964, making her one of the most successful Winter Olympians in history.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Ivanova throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and widespread use in Russian society and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ivanova surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ivanova surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,597 in 2016. That gives Ivanova a modern rank of #3,889.

What does the Ivanova surname mean?

A Slavic patronymic surname derived from the masculine given name Ivan.

What does the Ivanova map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ivanova bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.