2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Abdurakhmanov
A patronymic surname of Arabic and Turkic origin meaning "servant of the Most Gracious," referring to Allah.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 144 Americans carry the last name Abdurakhmanov. That puts it at #137,553 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,380,238 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Abdurakhmanov surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
144
1 in 2,380,238
Census rank
#137,553
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
126
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 126 bearers of the surname Abdurakhmanov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 137553rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdurakhmanov, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.0%) and Two or More Races (18.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Abdurakhmanov
The surname ABDURAKHMANOV originated in Central Asia, specifically in modern-day Uzbekistan and surrounding regions. It traces its roots back to the 16th century or earlier, during the height of the Shaybanid and Ashtarkhanid dynasties in the region.
ABDURAKHMANOV is derived from a combination of two words in the Uzbek language: "Abdu", meaning "servant" or "follower", and "Rakhman", which is an Arabic name meaning "the Most Merciful", referring to God. The name likely originated as a patronymic, indicating the bearer's lineage or association with an ancestor named Abdurakhman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri", a memoir written by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in the early 17th century. The text mentions an individual named Muhammed Abdurakhmanov, who served as a courtier in the Mughal court.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Kutlug Abdurakhmanov was a influential religious scholar and poet in the Khanate of Khiva, located in present-day Uzbekistan. His works were widely circulated and influenced the literary traditions of the region.
During the 19th century, the name ABDURAKHMANOV appeared in various Russian Imperial records, as the Russian Empire expanded its influence into Central Asia. One notable individual was Ismail Abdurakhmanov (1818-1892), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Bukhara, who played a significant role in the region's trade with Russia.
Another historical figure bearing this surname was Mukhtarkhon Abdurakhmanov (1873-1942), a prominent Uzbek intellectual and educator who advocated for modernization and educational reforms in the region under the Russian Empire and later the Soviet Union.
In more recent times, Alisher Abdurakhmanov (1930-2012) was a renowned Uzbek writer and playwright, whose works explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage. His plays and novels were widely acclaimed and translated into various languages.
Throughout its history, the surname ABDURAKHMANOV has been associated with various regions within Central Asia, particularly the cities and towns of Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, and Tashkent, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic tapestry of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abdurakhmanov
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdurakhmanov, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.0%) and Two or More Races (18.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Abdurakhmanov bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Abdurakhmanov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White51.6% · 65
- Asian and Pacific Islander27.0% · 34
- Two or more races18.3% · 23
- Black or African American3.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Abdurakhmanov
Abdurakhmanov appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,272 places
2020
#137,553
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+13 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,648 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 11,272 places |
| 2020 | #137,553 | 126 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 8,648 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Abdurakhmanov surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #137,553 | 5.9% |
| Count | 113 | 126 | 11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 5.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Abdurakhmanov bearers went from 113 to 126 (+11.5% change). The surname moved up 8,648 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #137,553.
FAQ
Abdurakhmanov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Abdurakhmanov?
Name Census estimates that about 144 living Americans carry the surname Abdurakhmanov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,380,238 residents.
How common is Abdurakhmanov?
Abdurakhmanov ranks #137,553 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 126 people with the surname Abdurakhmanov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (144), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Abdurakhmanov.
Has Abdurakhmanov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Abdurakhmanov went from 113 recorded bearers to 126. That is an increase of 13 (+11.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #137,553.
What does the Census say about the background of Abdurakhmanov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Abdurakhmanov, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.0%) and Two or More Races (18.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Abdurakhmanov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.6% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Abdurakhmanov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (51.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (27.0%), Two or More Races (18.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Abdurakhmanov (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Abdurakhmanov mean?
A patronymic surname of Arabic and Turkic origin meaning "servant of the Most Gracious," referring to Allah. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Abdurakhmanov (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Abdurakhmanov?
Find out how many people have the surname Abdurakhmanov on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.