2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Sadikov
A surname derived from the Persian word "sadiq," meaning faithful or loyal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Sadikov. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sadikov 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Sadikov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sadikov, the largest self-reported group is White at 40.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (35.8%) and Two or More Races (20.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sadikov
The surname "SADIKOV" is of Russian origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the occupational surname "sadovnik," which means "gardener" or "horticulturist" in Russian. The name likely originated in the regions of central and northern Russia, where gardening and horticulture were common agricultural practices.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SADIKOV" can be found in the Russian census records of the late 17th century, where it appears as "Sadovnikov." This spelling variation reflects the common practice of adding the patronymic suffix "-ov" to denote a person's lineage or family affiliation.
In the 18th century, the name "SADIKOV" gained prominence with the rise of Ivan Petrovich Sadikov (1718-1783), a prominent Russian artist and engraver known for his contributions to the development of the Russian school of engraving. His works adorned the walls of many noble households and were highly sought after by art collectors of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the surname "SADIKOV" was Andrei Ivanovich Sadikov (1786-1857), a Russian military engineer and lieutenant general. He played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications and defensive structures during the Napoleonic Wars, earning him recognition and respect within the Russian military ranks.
In the realm of literature, the name "SADIKOV" is associated with Nikolai Sadikov (1856-1919), a Russian novelist and short story writer known for his depictions of rural life and the struggles of the peasantry. His works, such as "Derevenskiye Nochi" (Village Nights), offered a poignant glimpse into the lives of ordinary Russians during the late 19th century.
Another prominent figure was Boris Sadikov (1881-1953), a Russian-born American painter and illustrator. He gained recognition for his illustrations in popular magazines and books, contributing to the flourishing art scene in the early 20th century United States.
Throughout the 20th century, the name "SADIKOV" continued to be present in various fields, including science, politics, and the arts, further cementing its place in Russian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sadikov
Among Census respondents with the surname Sadikov, the largest self-reported group is White at 40.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (35.8%) and Two or More Races (20.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Sadikov 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 Sadikov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White40.0% · 48
- Asian and Pacific Islander35.8% · 43
- Two or more races20.0% · 24
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sadikov
Sadikov 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
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+17 bearers (+16.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,185 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 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.5%) | Up 15,185 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 Sadikov 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 | #142,049 | 9.7% |
| Count | 103 | 120 | 16.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sadikov bearers went from 103 to 120 (+16.5% change). The surname moved up 15,185 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #142,049.
FAQ
Sadikov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sadikov?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Sadikov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Sadikov?
Sadikov ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Sadikov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Sadikov.
Has Sadikov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sadikov went from 103 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 17 (+16.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Sadikov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sadikov, the largest self-reported group is White at 40.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (35.8%) and Two or More Races (20.0%). 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 Sadikov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.0% (48 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sadikov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (40.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (35.8%), Two or More Races (20.0%). 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 Sadikov (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 Sadikov mean?
A surname derived from the Persian word "sadiq," meaning faithful or loyal. 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 Sadikov (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 Sadikov?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Sadikov, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.