2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rakhmanov
A surname derived from the Russian town Rakhmanov or an occupational surname for a person who traded in rakhman (a type of honey cake).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Rakhmanov. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rakhmanov 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Rakhmanov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rakhmanov, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.1%) and Two or More Races (12.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rakhmanov
The surname Rakhmanov has its origins in Central Asia, particularly in the regions of modern-day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th or 14th century, during the period of the Mongol Empire's expansion into these areas.
The name Rakhmanov is derived from the Arabic word "rahma," which means mercy or compassion. It is likely that the name was initially bestowed upon an individual known for their kind and merciful nature. Over time, the name evolved from its original Arabic form to its Russianized variant, Rakhmanov.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rakhmanov can be found in the chronicles of the Timurid Empire, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and Persia in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. These chronicles mention a prominent military commander named Rakhmanov who served under the famous conqueror Timur (also known as Tamerlane).
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Rakhmanov is mentioned in the historical records of the Khanate of Bukhara, which was a powerful Uzbek state located in present-day Uzbekistan. This Rakhmanov was a respected scholar and religious leader who played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the region.
During the 18th century, the name Rakhmanov appeared in the records of the Kazakh Khanate, a powerful nomadic state that ruled over vast territories in modern-day Kazakhstan. One individual bearing this surname, Rakhmanov Khan, was a prominent leader and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Kazakh Khanate's territories.
In the 19th century, a renowned poet and writer named Mirzo Abdulkadir Rakhmanov lived in the city of Samarkand, which was then part of the Khanate of Bukhara. His works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Central Asia, were highly influential and are still widely read and studied today.
Another notable figure with the surname Rakhmanov was Izzat Rakhmanov, a prominent Uzbek writer and intellectual who lived in the early 20th century. He was a vocal advocate for the preservation of Uzbek culture and language, and his works played a significant role in shaping the modern Uzbek literary tradition.
While the surname Rakhmanov has its roots in Central Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with large populations of Central Asian descent. However, the name's rich historical connections to the regions of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan remain a vital part of its cultural heritage and significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rakhmanov
Among Census respondents with the surname Rakhmanov, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.1%) and Two or More Races (12.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Rakhmanov 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 Rakhmanov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.5% · 69
- Asian and Pacific Islander27.1% · 32
- Two or more races12.7% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rakhmanov
Rakhmanov 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
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,354 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,354 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 Rakhmanov 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 | #140,157 | #143,511 | -2.4% |
| Count | 119 | 118 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rakhmanov bearers went from 119 to 118 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,354 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #143,511.
FAQ
Rakhmanov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rakhmanov?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Rakhmanov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Rakhmanov?
Rakhmanov ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Rakhmanov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Rakhmanov.
Has Rakhmanov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rakhmanov went from 119 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Rakhmanov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rakhmanov, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.1%) and Two or More Races (12.7%). 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 Rakhmanov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.5% (69 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rakhmanov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (58.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (27.1%), Two or More Races (12.7%). 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 Rakhmanov (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 Rakhmanov mean?
A surname derived from the Russian town Rakhmanov or an occupational surname for a person who traded in rakhman (a type of honey cake). 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 Rakhmanov (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 people have the last name Rakhmanov?
Want to know how many people have the last name Rakhmanov? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.