2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tatarsky
Of Russian origin, a surname denoting a person from or associated with the Tatars.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Tatarsky. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tatarsky 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Tatarsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tatarsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tatarsky
The surname Tatarsky is of Russian origin, with its roots traced back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Tatar people, a Turkic ethnic group that originated in Central Asia and later migrated to various regions, including parts of modern-day Russia.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tatarsky can be found in historical documents dating back to the Muscovite period, when the Grand Duchy of Moscow was expanding its territory and assimilating various ethnic groups, including Tatar communities. The name likely originated as a descriptive term, referring to individuals or families with Tatar ancestry or connections.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the surname Tatarsky was Ivan Tatarsky, a prominent military commander who served under Tsar Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan, contributing to the expansion of the Russian Empire.
In the 17th century, the name Tatarsky appeared in several manuscripts and records, including the Velvet Book, a collection of genealogical records of Russian nobility. One notable individual from this period was Fyodor Tatarsky, a wealthy merchant and landowner who owned vast estates in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
The 18th century saw the emergence of several prominent figures with the Tatarsky surname. Alexei Tatarsky was a celebrated poet and playwright who gained recognition for his satirical works critiquing the social and political climate of the era. Another notable figure was Mikhail Tatarsky, a military engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications and defensive structures during the reign of Catherine the Great.
In the 19th century, the name Tatarsky was associated with various fields, including literature and academia. Nikolai Tatarsky was a renowned linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Turkic languages and their influence on the Russian language. Yelizaveta Tatarskaya was a celebrated author and poet, known for her romantic novels and lyrical verse.
Throughout its history, the surname Tatarsky has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from military leadership and commerce to literature and academia. While its origins can be traced back to the Tatar people, the name has become an integral part of the Russian cultural and historical fabric.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tatarsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Tatarsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Tatarsky 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 Tatarsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tatarsky
Tatarsky appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+12 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,370 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-29 bearers (-21.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 25,341 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 1,370 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -29 bearers (-21.8%) | Down 25,341 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 Tatarsky 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 | #128,249 | #153,590 | -19.8% |
| Count | 133 | 104 | -21.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.03 | -30.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tatarsky bearers went from 133 to 104 (-21.8% change). The surname moved down 25,341 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #153,590.
FAQ
Tatarsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tatarsky?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Tatarsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Tatarsky?
Tatarsky ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Tatarsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Tatarsky.
Has Tatarsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tatarsky went from 133 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 29 (-21.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Tatarsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tatarsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Tatarsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tatarsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Hispanic (1.9%), Black (1.0%). 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 Tatarsky (2000, 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 Tatarsky mean?
Of Russian origin, a surname denoting a person from or associated with the Tatars. 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 Tatarsky (0.03 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 are called Tatarsky?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Tatarsky, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.