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

Kurbanov, 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 Kurbanov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurbanov in America

Kurbanov is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurbanov surname appeared 191 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 Kurbanov.

The history of the last name Kurbanov

The surname KURBANOV originated in Russia, primarily in the regions of Dagestan and Chechnya, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is derived from the Turkic word "kurban," meaning "sacrifice" or "offering," which suggests that the name may have originated from Islamic or religious roots. The suffix "-ov" is a common Russian patronymic ending, indicating that the name likely belonged to someone whose father or ancestor was named Kurban.

Historical records of the KURBANOV surname can be traced back to the late 18th century in the Caucasus region of Russia. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a manuscript from the late 1700s, which mentions a prominent Chechen figure named Ali KURBANOV, who played a significant role in the region's resistance against Russian imperial expansion.

In the 19th century, the KURBANOV surname gained prominence in Dagestan, where several notable individuals bearing this name emerged. One such person was Hadji Murad KURBANOV (1789-1853), a prominent Avar leader and rebel commander who fought against Russian forces during the Caucasian War. His exploits were immortalized in Leo Tolstoy's famous novella, "Hadji Murad."

Another notable KURBANOV was Imam Shamil (1797-1871), a renowned military leader and the third Imam of the Caucasian Imamate. Although his birth surname was Gimrinsky, he was closely associated with the KURBANOV clan through his marriage and political alliances.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several KURBANOV individuals made significant contributions to various fields. For instance, Gadji KURBANOV (1871-1920) was a renowned Avar poet and writer who played a crucial role in the development of Avar literature. Additionally, Musa KURBANOV (1885-1938) was a prominent Chechen artist and sculptor known for his works depicting traditional Chechen culture and folklore.

During the Soviet era, the KURBANOV surname continued to be prominent in the Caucasus region. One notable figure was Akhmet KURBANOV (1912-1985), a renowned Chechen writer and playwright who made significant contributions to the development of Chechen literature and theater.

Throughout history, the KURBANOV surname has been closely associated with the Caucasus region of Russia, particularly in Dagestan and Chechnya. While the name has its roots in the Turkic language and Islamic tradition, it has also been shaped by the region's rich cultural and historical context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurbanov

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

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

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