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

Mamedova, 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 Mamedova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mamedova in America

Mamedova is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mamedova surname appeared 164 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 Mamedova.

The history of the last name Mamedova

The surname MAMEDOVA is of Azerbaijani origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century in the region of modern-day Azerbaijan and parts of Iran. It is derived from the Arabic name "Mamud" or "Mahmud," meaning "praiseworthy" or "laudable." The suffix "-ova" is a Slavic addition, indicating familial lineage or belonging.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAMEDOVA can be found in the historical records of the Safavid dynasty, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1501 to 1736. During this period, the name was associated with notable figures in the Persian court and administration.

In the 18th century, the MAMEDOVA name gained prominence in the region of Karabakh, which was part of the Qajar Empire (1789-1925). Historical documents from this era mention several individuals bearing the surname, including influential landowners and military leaders.

As Azerbaijan emerged as an independent nation in the early 20th century, the MAMEDOVA surname became more widespread. One notable figure was Mirza Fatali Akhundov (1812-1878), a celebrated Azerbaijani playwright, philosopher, and founder of modern literary criticism in the Muslim world, who was born in the village of Nukha (now Shaki) to a family with the MAMEDOVA lineage.

Another prominent bearer of the MAMEDOVA name was Huseyn Javid (1882-1941), an Azerbaijani poet, playwright, and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Azerbaijani literature and a pioneer of the national romanticism movement.

In the realm of classical music, the MAMEDOVA surname is associated with Qara Qarayev (1918-1982), an Azerbaijani composer and prominent figure in the development of Soviet and Azerbaijani classical music. His works, including ballets, operas, and symphonies, have been performed internationally and are considered masterpieces of Azerbaijani cultural heritage.

During the Soviet era, the MAMEDOVA name continued to be represented in various fields, including academia, arts, and politics. Notably, Ziya Bunyadov (1923-1997) was a renowned Azerbaijani historian, archaeologist, and academic, renowned for his contributions to the study of medieval Azerbaijani history and the Caucasus region.

In contemporary times, the MAMEDOVA surname remains prevalent in Azerbaijan and among Azerbaijani diaspora communities worldwide, with individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds carrying on the legacy of this historic name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mamedova

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

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

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