2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Guseynov
A patronymic derived from the Arabic given name "Huseyn", meaning "good" or "beautiful".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Guseynov. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Guseynov 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Guseynov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Guseynov, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Guseynov
The surname Guseynov has its origins in the mountainous region of Dagestan, located in the North Caucasus region of modern-day Russia. It is a patronymic surname that traces its roots back to the 13th century, derived from the Arabic name "Hussain" or "Hosein," which means "handsome" or "good-looking."
During the medieval period, the name was commonly found among the ethnic Avar people, who inhabited the rugged terrain of Dagestan. The earliest known record of the name Guseynov can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 14th century, which mentioned a local chieftain named Guseyn-Beg.
In the 16th century, the name Guseynov gained prominence when a powerful clan bearing the name emerged in the village of Khunzakh, located in the Avar region of Dagestan. This clan played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs, with several members serving as influential leaders and commanders.
One notable figure from this period was Guseynov Rufat, a skilled military strategist and commander who led the Avar forces against the invading Persian armies in the late 16th century. His exploits were widely chronicled in local legends and folklore, and he is remembered as a symbol of bravery and resistance.
In the 18th century, the Guseynov name appeared in the records of the Russian Empire, as the region of Dagestan was gradually incorporated into the expanding Russian territories. During this time, several Guseynov individuals held positions of authority within the Russian administration, serving as local governors and officials.
A prominent figure from this era was Guseynov Musa (1765-1832), a respected scholar and religious leader who played a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage of the Avar people. His extensive writings on Avar history, literature, and customs are still studied by scholars today.
Another notable individual was Guseynov Shamil (1797-1871), a renowned military leader and Imam who led the resistance against the Russian conquest of the Caucasus region. His exploits and unwavering determination earned him a legendary status among the people of the region, and his name is still revered by many.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Guseynov surname continued to be prominent in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. Some notable figures from this period include Guseynov Alibek (1880-1945), a renowned poet and writer, and Guseynov Rasul (1912-1988), a celebrated artist and painter whose works captured the vibrant culture and landscapes of Dagestan.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guseynov
Among Census respondents with the surname Guseynov, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Guseynov 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 Guseynov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 96
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Guseynov
Guseynov 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
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-28 bearers (-22.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,406 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -28 bearers (-22.2%) | Down 22,406 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 Guseynov 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 | #133,863 | #156,269 | -16.7% |
| Count | 126 | 98 | -22.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Guseynov bearers went from 126 to 98 (-22.2% change). The surname moved down 22,406 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #156,269.
FAQ
Guseynov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Guseynov?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Guseynov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Guseynov?
Guseynov ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 98 people with the surname Guseynov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Guseynov.
Has Guseynov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Guseynov went from 126 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 28 (-22.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Guseynov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Guseynov, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Guseynov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Guseynov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Guseynov (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 Guseynov mean?
A patronymic derived from the Arabic given name "Huseyn", meaning "good" or "beautiful". 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 Guseynov (0.03 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 Guseynov?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.