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

Ushakov, 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 Ushakov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ushakov in America

Ushakov is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ushakov surname appeared 117 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 Ushakov.

The history of the last name Ushakov

The surname Ushakov originated in Russia and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "ushak," which means "ear" or "handle," indicating that the name may have been given to someone with a distinctive ear shape or to a maker of handles or earrings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ushakov can be found in the Veliky Novgorod chronicles from the 16th century, where it was mentioned in reference to a merchant or artisan family from the city of Novgorod.

In the 17th century, the name Ushakov gained prominence with the birth of Fedor Ushakov (1745-1817), a renowned Russian naval commander who is celebrated as one of the greatest admirals in Russian history. He is credited with numerous victories against the Ottoman Empire during the Russo-Turkish wars.

Another notable figure with the surname Ushakov was Andrei Ushakov (1672-1747), a Russian painter and icon-maker who played a significant role in the development of Russian baroque art. He is famous for his works in the Church of the Resurrection in Kadashi and the Kremlin Armoury in Moscow.

In the 19th century, Nikolai Ushakov (1805-1868) was a Russian writer and playwright known for his satirical works, including the play "Inheritance from an Uncle" and the novel "The Landed Gentry's Nest."

Sergei Ushakov (1890-1942) was a Soviet military leader who played a crucial role during the Russian Civil War and the early stages of World War II. He served as the commander of the Soviet Far Eastern Front and was instrumental in the defense of Leningrad during the German siege.

The surname Ushakov has been carried by various individuals throughout Russian history, often associated with artistic, military, and literary pursuits. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of Russian families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ushakov

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

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

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