2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Drizin
A surname of possible Eastern European origin, potentially related to the Slavic root "dryzg" meaning splinter or chip.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Drizin. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Drizin 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Drizin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Drizin, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Drizin
The surname DRIZIN originated from the Russian Federation in the late 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the Russian word "drozd," which means "thrush" – a type of small songbird. The name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who had a melodious voice or who was associated with the thrush bird in some way.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DRIZIN surname can be found in the Russian Imperial Census of 1795, where a family with this name was listed as residing in the village of Novgorod, located in what is now the Novgorod Oblast region of northwestern Russia.
In the 19th century, the DRIZIN name appeared in several historical documents and records across various regions of the Russian Empire. For instance, a merchant named Ivan Ivanovich DRIZIN (1812-1879) was a prominent figure in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, where he owned several successful businesses and contributed to the local economy.
Another notable DRIZIN was Fyodor Petrovich DRIZIN (1848-1919), a Russian writer and journalist who authored several works of fiction and non-fiction during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His literary works often explored themes of social injustice and the plight of the working class in imperial Russia.
In the 20th century, the DRIZIN surname gained recognition through the achievements of several individuals. One such individual was Mikhail Aleksandrovich DRIZIN (1907-1985), a renowned Soviet physicist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics, particularly in the study of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics.
Another notable figure was Aleksandr Ivanovich DRIZIN (1918-2001), a Soviet military commander who served with distinction during World War II and later held high-ranking positions in the Soviet Army. He was awarded numerous military honors, including the Hero of the Soviet Union medal, for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
More recently, the DRIZIN name has been associated with Yevgeny Mikhailovich DRIZIN (born 1956), a prominent Russian businessman and philanthropist who founded several successful companies in the telecommunications and technology sectors. He has also been actively involved in various charitable initiatives and organizations aimed at promoting education and healthcare in Russia.
While the DRIZIN surname may have originated from a humble nickname related to a small songbird, it has since become associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, science, military service, and business, across multiple generations in Russia and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Drizin
Among Census respondents with the surname Drizin, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Drizin 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 Drizin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 109
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Drizin
Drizin appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+7 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,379 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.7%) | Up 7,379 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 Drizin 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 | #156,044 | #148,665 | 4.7% |
| Count | 104 | 111 | 6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Drizin bearers went from 104 to 111 (+6.7% change). The surname moved up 7,379 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #148,665.
FAQ
Drizin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Drizin?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Drizin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Drizin?
Drizin ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Drizin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Drizin.
Has Drizin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Drizin went from 104 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 7 (+6.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Drizin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Drizin, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Drizin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Drizin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Drizin (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 Drizin mean?
A surname of possible Eastern European origin, potentially related to the Slavic root "dryzg" meaning splinter or chip. 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 Drizin (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 share the surname Drizin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.