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

Rakhman, 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 Rakhman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rakhman in America

Rakhman is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rakhman surname appeared 112 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 Rakhman.

The history of the last name Rakhman

The surname RAKHMAN is of Russian origin, deriving from the personal name Rakhmán, which translates to "merciful" or "gracious" in Arabic. This name was likely adopted by Russian Muslims during the expansion of Islam into the region in the 8th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the RAKHMAN surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various parts of the Russian Empire, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations such as the Volga-Ural region and the Caucasus.

In the 17th century, the RAKHMAN name appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, including the Pistsovye Knigi (cadastral survey books) of the Russian Tsardom. These records documented landowners and taxpayers, providing valuable insights into the geographic distribution of the RAKHMAN surname during that era.

One notable figure bearing the RAKHMAN surname was Ismail Rakhman (1735-1819), a prominent Tatar scholar, historian, and teacher who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Tatar language and culture.

Another influential individual was Abdrakhman Rakhmankulov (1778-1858), a prominent Bashkir merchant and philanthropist who was actively involved in promoting education and cultural initiatives in the Orenburg region.

In the late 19th century, the RAKHMAN surname was also associated with several prominent scholars and writers, such as Mirza Fatikh Rakhman (1858-1906), a Tatar writer and educator who authored numerous works on Tatar literature and history.

During the 20th century, the RAKHMAN surname gained further recognition with individuals like Gabdulla Rakhman (1897-1938), a Tatar poet and literary critic who played a significant role in the development of modern Tatar literature.

Another notable figure was Zaki Rakhman (1914-1963), a Tatar composer and musician who contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of traditional Tatar music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rakhman

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

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

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