Find out how popular the last name Islamov is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Islamov.

Islamov, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Islamov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Islamov in America

Islamov is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Islamov surname appeared 109 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Islamov.

The history of the last name Islamov

The surname Islamov originated in the Tatarstan region of Russia, primarily among the Volga Tatar people. It dates back to the 15th century when this ethnic minority group converted to Islam. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Islam" and the Russian patronymic suffix "-ov", indicating "son of".

During the expansion of the Russian Empire, the Islamov surname was found in various historical records and manuscripts documenting the Tatar population. One of the earliest known references is in a tax register from the city of Kazan in the late 16th century, listing several families with this surname.

In the 19th century, the Islamov name appeared in literary works and scholarly publications, reflecting the growing prominence of Tatar intellectuals and writers. Notably, Gabdulla Islamov (1805-1884) was a renowned Tatar poet and educator who played a significant role in the cultural revival of his people.

Another prominent figure was Musa Islamov (1863-1920), a Tatar historian and ethnographer who extensively studied the customs and traditions of the Volga Tatars. His works provide valuable insights into the cultural heritage of this ethnic group.

In the 20th century, Fatykh Islamov (1909-1989) was a Soviet military commander who served in World War II and received numerous honors for his bravery and leadership. He was awarded the prestigious title of Hero of the Soviet Union in 1945.

Rauf Islamov (1932-2012) was a respected Tatar writer and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, cultural preservation, and the challenges faced by ethnic minorities in the Soviet Union. His plays were widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.

Fazyl Islamov (1942-2018) was a prominent Tatar linguist and academician who dedicated his life to the study and preservation of the Tatar language. He authored numerous publications and played a pivotal role in promoting linguistic diversity in Russia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Islamov

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Islamov.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Islamov was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Islamov was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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