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

Itskovich, 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 Itskovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itskovich in America

Itskovich is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itskovich surname appeared 175 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 Itskovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Itskovich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Itskovich

The surname ITSKOVICH has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically Belarus and Ukraine, where it emerged in the late 18th century. The name is derived from the Belarusian and Ukrainian words "itski" or "itski," which translates to "son of," and the personal name "Itsko," a diminutive form of the name "Itskhak" or "Isaac."

Historical records suggest that the earliest known bearers of the ITSKOVICH surname were Jewish families residing in the regions of modern-day Belarus and Ukraine. The name likely originated as a patronymic, indicating the lineage of an individual named Itsko or Isaac. The addition of the suffix "-vich" or "-ovich" was a common practice in Eastern European naming traditions, denoting a familial relationship.

One of the earliest documented instances of the ITSKOVICH name can be found in the 1795 census of the Minsk Governorate, which was part of the Russian Empire at the time. This census recorded several families with the surname ITSKOVICH living in various towns and villages within the region.

Interestingly, variations of the name, such as ITSKOVITCH and ITSKHOVICH, can also be found in historical records from the same geographical area. These variations likely arose due to differences in spelling and transliteration practices between various languages and dialects.

Among notable individuals bearing the ITSKOVICH surname, one can mention:

1. Yakov Itskovich (1854-1924), a Russian-born Jewish writer and journalist who authored several works on Jewish culture and history.
2. Lev Itskovich (1909-1976), a Soviet architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the reconstruction efforts in Minsk after World War II.
3. Andrei Itskovich (1921-1997), a Soviet military officer and World War II veteran who received numerous awards for his service, including the Order of the Red Banner.
4. Mikhail Itskovich (1936-2006), a Belarusian painter and artist known for his abstract and surrealist works, which were exhibited in various galleries across the Soviet Union and Belarus.
5. Yelena Itskovich (born 1962), a Belarusian chess player and International Master who has represented Belarus in several international chess competitions.

While the ITSKOVICH surname is relatively uncommon outside of Eastern Europe, it remains an important part of the cultural and historical heritage of the region, reflecting the diverse ethnic and linguistic influences that have shaped the area over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itskovich

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

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 Itskovich 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Itskovich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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