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

Ismailov, 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 Ismailov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ismailov in America

Ismailov is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ismailov surname appeared 256 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 Ismailov.

The history of the last name Ismailov

The surname Ismailov has its origins in the Central Asian region and is derived from the Arabic personal name Ismail, meaning "God has hearkened." It is a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer is a descendant of someone named Ismail.

The earliest known records of the Ismailov surname date back to the 14th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the regions of modern-day Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. These regions were part of the vast Persian cultural sphere, and the name reflects the influence of Persian and Arabic languages in the region.

During the Middle Ages, the Ismailov name was prominent among the ruling elites and scholars of Central Asia. One notable figure was Ismail Samani (849-907), the founder of the Samanid dynasty, which ruled in the region of modern-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan from 819 to 999 CE. His descendants and supporters may have adopted the Ismailov surname.

The name Ismailov also has a strong association with the Islamic faith, as Ismail is revered as a prophet in the Quran. This religious connection may have contributed to the name's prevalence in the region.

In the 16th century, the Ismailov surname appeared in historical records from the Russian Empire, as Central Asian populations migrated and settled in various parts of Russia. One notable figure from this period was Ismail Bey Ismailov (1590-1658), a Tatar noble and military commander who served under the Russian Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich.

Another prominent individual with the Ismailov surname was Ismail Gasprinskiy (1851-1914), a Crimean Tatar intellectual, educator, and publisher who played a significant role in the cultural and national awakening of the Turkic peoples in the Russian Empire.

During the Soviet era, the Ismailov surname remained prevalent in Central Asia and among the Turkic populations of the Soviet Union. One notable figure was Ismail Gasanov (1909-1992), an Azerbaijani botanist and academician who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Caucasus region.

Overall, the Ismailov surname has a rich history rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Central Asia, with ties to prominent figures in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ismailov

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

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 Ismailov 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 Ismailov was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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