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

Umarov, 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 Umarov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umarov in America

Umarov is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umarov surname appeared 219 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 Umarov.

The history of the last name Umarov

The surname Umarov has its origins in Central Asia, specifically in the region of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. It is believed to have emerged during the 14th to 16th centuries, a period marked by the rise and fall of various Turkic empires and the intermixing of cultures in the region.

The name Umarov is derived from the Arabic name Umar, which was a common name among Muslims during the early years of Islam. The suffix "-ov" is a Slavic patronymic, indicating that the bearer was a son or descendant of someone named Umar.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Umarov can be found in the historical chronicles of the Timurid Empire, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and modern-day Iran during the 14th and 15th centuries. The chronicles mention a prominent military commander named Umarov who served under the Timurid ruler Shah Rukh in the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, during the reign of the Shaybanid dynasty in the region of modern-day Uzbekistan, there are records of an influential scholar and poet named Umarov who was known for his contributions to the development of the Chaghatai Turkic language.

Over the centuries, the Umarov surname has been associated with various notable figures, including:

1. Abdulla Umarov (1898-1952), a Tajik writer and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Tajik literature.
2. Tashkhan Umarov (1912-1975), a Soviet military officer who served in World War II and was awarded the prestigious title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
3. Turabek Umarov (1917-1973), a prominent Uzbek actor and film director who made significant contributions to the Uzbek cinema industry.
4. Jaloliddin Umarov (1914-1992), a renowned Tajik composer and musician, known for his works that blended traditional Tajik music with modern influences.
5. Fakhriddin Umarov (born 1950), a Tajik politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan from 1994 to 2001.

While the name Umarov has its roots in Central Asia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its rich history and cultural significance remain deeply intertwined with the diverse ethnic and linguistic traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umarov

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

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

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