2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Pinhasov
Of Slavic origin, a surname derived from the personal name Pinhas, a Hebrew variant of Phinehas.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Pinhasov. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pinhasov 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Pinhasov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pinhasov, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.2%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pinhasov
The surname Pinhasov has its origins in the Eastern European region, specifically in areas that were once part of the Russian Empire and the former Soviet Union. It is likely derived from the Hebrew name Pinchas, which in turn is believed to have its roots in the ancient Egyptian word "Pi-Nekhes" meaning "the Nubian."
This surname first emerged in the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, where it was adopted as a patronymic or a name indicating lineage. The suffix "-ov" is a common Slavic patronymic ending, suggesting that the name originated from a person named Pinchas or a variant thereof.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pinhasov can be found in the Revizskie Skazki, a series of census-like documents compiled by the Russian Imperial government in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These records provide valuable insights into the prevalence and geographic distribution of various surnames during that time period.
In the 19th century, several prominent individuals bearing the surname Pinhasov made their mark in various fields. For example, Rabbi Yitzchak Pinhasov (1819-1894) was a renowned Torah scholar and author from the city of Vilna (now Vilnius, Lithuania), known for his works on Jewish law and ethics.
Another notable figure was Leah Pinhasov (1854-1931), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the Russian Empire. She established one of the first secular schools for Jewish girls in Odessa and played a pivotal role in promoting educational opportunities for women.
In the realm of literature, the name Pinhasov is associated with Yakov Pinhasov (1875-1942), a Russian-Jewish writer and journalist who contributed to various publications in the early 20th century. His works often explored themes of Jewish identity and the challenges faced by the Jewish community in the Russian Empire.
During the Soviet era, Mikhail Pinhasov (1910-1988) gained recognition as a skilled chess player and teacher. He achieved the title of International Master and authored several books on chess strategy and tactics, influencing generations of chess enthusiasts.
It is worth noting that the name Pinhasov has also been found in other variations, such as Pinchasov or Pinchos, reflecting the fluidity of spellings and pronunciations across different regions and time periods.
While the surname Pinhasov may not be as widely known as some other Jewish surnames, its historical presence in Eastern Europe and the contributions of individuals bearing this name have left a lasting impact on various aspects of Jewish culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pinhasov
Among Census respondents with the surname Pinhasov, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.2%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Pinhasov 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 Pinhasov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.2% · 99
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.2% · 11
- Two or more races5.9% · 7
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pinhasov
Pinhasov appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+16 bearers (+15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,446 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.5%) | Up 14,446 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 Pinhasov 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 | #157,234 | #142,788 | 9.2% |
| Count | 103 | 119 | 15.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 32.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pinhasov bearers went from 103 to 119 (+15.5% change). The surname moved up 14,446 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #142,788.
FAQ
Pinhasov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pinhasov?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Pinhasov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Pinhasov?
Pinhasov ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Pinhasov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Pinhasov.
Has Pinhasov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pinhasov went from 103 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 16 (+15.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Pinhasov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pinhasov, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.2%) and Two or More Races (5.9%). 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 Pinhasov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pinhasov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (9.2%), Two or More Races (5.9%). 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 Pinhasov (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 Pinhasov mean?
Of Slavic origin, a surname derived from the personal name Pinhas, a Hebrew variant of Phinehas. 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 Pinhasov (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 Americans have the surname Pinhasov?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.