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

Rabinovich, 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 Rabinovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rabinovich in America

Rabinovich is the 20843rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rabinovich surname appeared 1,266 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 Rabinovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rabinovich 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 Rabinovich

The surname Rabinovich originated in Eastern Europe, particularly in areas of the Russian Empire and parts of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland. It is a Jewish surname derived from the Hebrew name Reuven, meaning "behold, a son." The suffix "-ovich" indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of," so Rabinovich literally translates to "son of Reuven."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in various Jewish community records and documents. One notable early reference is found in the Pinkas Kehillat Vilna, a historical record of the Jewish community in Vilna (now Vilnius, Lithuania), where the name Rabinovich is mentioned in the late 1500s.

In the 18th century, the surname became more widespread as Jewish communities in the Russian Empire were required to adopt official surnames by the government. Many families chose surnames based on patronymics or occupations, leading to the widespread adoption of names like Rabinovich.

One prominent figure with the surname Rabinovich was Grigory Ye. Rabinovich (1800-1868), a Russian-Jewish writer and playwright. He was known for his satirical works and was a vocal critic of anti-Semitism in Russia.

Another notable individual was Abram Rafailovich Rabinovich (1878-1944), a Russian-Jewish painter and art critic. He was a member of the influential "World of Art" movement and played a significant role in the development of modern Russian art.

In the early 20th century, Yevgeny Grigoryevich Rabinovich (1891-1942) was a prominent Soviet economist and politician. He served as the People's Commissar of Internal Affairs in the Soviet government and was a close associate of Joseph Stalin.

Vladimir Rabinovich (1945-2023) was a renowned Russian-Israeli chess Grandmaster and author. He won numerous international tournaments and was considered one of the strongest players of his generation.

Lastly, Vadim Rabinovich (born 1953) is a Ukrainian-born Israeli businessman and politician. He co-founded the All-Ukrainian Jewish Congress and has served as a member of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, since 2015.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Rabinovich throughout history, reflecting its rich Jewish heritage and its prominence across Eastern Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rabinovich

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

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

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