2010
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Yakimov
A Russian surname denoting a person of Yakut origin, referring to the Yakut ethnic group.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Yakimov. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yakimov 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Yakimov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yakimov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yakimov
The surname Yakimov has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Bulgaria. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Yakim, which itself is a Slavic form of Joachim. In Hebrew, the name Joachim means "God will establish," reflecting deep spiritual roots. The surname was originally used to signify "son of Yakim."
Yakimov most commonly appears in areas with significant Slavic influence. The name emerged during the medieval period, around the 14th or 15th centuries, when patronymic surnames became increasingly common as a means to identify individuals by their lineage.
In historical references, the name Yakimov can be found in various records and manuscripts from the early modern period. Although not as widely documented as some other surnames, evidence of its existence appears in church registers, legal documents, and regional chronicles. One of the earliest mentions can be traced back to legal records in Russia around the late 1500s, where a Yuri Yakimov is documented as a landowner in the region of Novgorod.
Moving forward to the 17th century, another notable figure is Ivan Yakimov, born in 1623, who served in the administrative offices of the Tsar. He was known for his contributions to local governance in the Moscow region. His name appears in several decrees from the mid-1600s, indicating his active role in state affairs.
In the 18th century, the surname Yakimov was borne by Alexander Yakimov, a merchant born in 1751, who engaged in trade within the burgeoning markets of St. Petersburg. He was known for his success in the textile industry and became a prominent figure in the merchant guilds of the time. His activities are well documented in trade archives from the 1780s.
The 19th century saw the rise of Mikhail Yakimov, born in 1822, an influential intellectual and writer. He penned several treatises on philosophy and theology, reflecting the intellectual currents of Tsarist Russia. His works were widely read and discussed in academic circles, and his contributions are cataloged in the literary archives of the 1860s.
In the 20th century, Anatoly Yakimov, born in 1901, emerged as a significant figure in the arts. He was a renowned painter whose works reflected the social and political landscapes of pre-Soviet and Soviet Russia. Anatoly's paintings received recognition and were exhibited in major galleries across Europe. He passed away in 1978 but left a lasting legacy in the art world.
Overall, the surname Yakimov carries a rich history intertwined with significant cultural, political, and intellectual movements within Eastern Europe. Its lineage reflects the enduring tradition of patronymic surnames in the region and highlights the diverse contributions of those who bore the name throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yakimov
Among Census respondents with the surname Yakimov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Yakimov 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 Yakimov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 115
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yakimov
Yakimov 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
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-19 bearers (-13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,245 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-13.6%) | Down 18,245 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 Yakimov 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 | #123,064 | #141,309 | -14.8% |
| Count | 140 | 121 | -13.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yakimov bearers went from 140 to 121 (-13.6% change). The surname moved down 18,245 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #141,309.
FAQ
Yakimov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yakimov?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Yakimov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Yakimov?
Yakimov ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Yakimov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Yakimov.
Has Yakimov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yakimov went from 140 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 19 (-13.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Yakimov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yakimov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Yakimov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yakimov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Yakimov (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 Yakimov mean?
A Russian surname denoting a person of Yakut origin, referring to the Yakut ethnic group. 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 Yakimov (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 share the surname Yakimov?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.