2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Izrailov
A surname of Ukrainian origin denoting someone whose ancestor came from the town of Izrail.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Izrailov. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Izrailov 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Izrailov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Izrailov, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Izrailov
The surname Izrailov is of Russian origin, tracing its roots back to the 18th century. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Izrail," which translates to "wrestles with God" or "God contends." This name can be found in various ancient Slavic texts, indicating its widespread usage in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Izrailov can be found in the census records of the Russian Empire from the late 1700s. During this period, it was common for Russian Jews to adopt surnames based on their given names, often with the addition of the patronymic suffix "-ov" or "-ev."
The name Izrailov gained prominence in the 19th century, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Izrail Izrailov (1820-1892), a renowned Russian painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in several prestigious museums across Russia.
Another significant figure was Mikhail Izrailov (1858-1935), a Russian mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of geometry and served as a professor at the prestigious Moscow State University.
In the early 20th century, the Izrailov surname was also associated with the Russian literary scene. Yakov Izrailov (1876-1941) was a celebrated poet and playwright, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
During the Soviet era, the name Izrailov continued to be present in various fields. Andrei Izrailov (1912-1989) was a prominent Soviet architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Moscow and other cities.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Lev Izrailov (1935-2005), a renowned Russian chess player and International Grandmaster. He represented the Soviet Union in numerous international tournaments and was renowned for his strategic prowess on the chessboard.
While the surname Izrailov may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Russia and the Jewish diaspora within the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Izrailov
Among Census respondents with the surname Izrailov, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Izrailov 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 Izrailov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 106
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Izrailov
Izrailov appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#112,568
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
+28 bearers (+21.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 11,541 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-41 bearers (-26.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 33,189 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #112,568 | 156 | 0.05 | +28 bearers (+21.9%) | Up 11,541 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -41 bearers (-26.3%) | Down 33,189 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 Izrailov 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 | #112,568 | #145,757 | -29.5% |
| Count | 156 | 115 | -26.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Izrailov bearers went from 156 to 115 (-26.3% change). The surname moved down 33,189 positions in the national ranking, going from #112,568 to #145,757.
FAQ
Izrailov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Izrailov?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Izrailov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Izrailov?
Izrailov ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Izrailov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Izrailov.
Has Izrailov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Izrailov went from 156 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 41 (-26.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #112,568 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Izrailov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Izrailov, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Izrailov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Izrailov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Black (2.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Izrailov (2000, 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 Izrailov mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin denoting someone whose ancestor came from the town of Izrail. 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 Izrailov (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 have the surname Izrailov?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.