2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yermakov
A Russian surname derived from a diminutive of the given name Yermolai.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Yermakov. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yermakov 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Yermakov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yermakov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yermakov
The surname Yermakov has its origins in Russia, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the given name Yermak, which itself originates from the Old Russian and Turkic languages. The name Yermak is a diminutive form of the name Yeremey or Eremey, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, meaning "God will uplift." Throughout Russian history, surnames often originated by adding suffixes like -ov, -ev, or -in to given names, forming Yermakov, meaning "son of Yermak" or "descendant of Yermak."
The name Yermakova is a female variant of the surname, adhering to the common Eastern Slavic tradition of gendered versions of surnames. Historically, surnames like Yermakov were predominantly found in central and eastern Russia, particularly within the rural landscapes where patrilineal naming traditions were most robustly preserved. Variants and older spellings of the surname can include Ermakov or Ermakoff in transliterations that emerged with the movement of people across borders and the adaptation of the surname into different languages and alphabets.
One of the most notable historical figures associated with this surname is Yermak Timofeyevich, a Cossack explorer born around 1532 and who died in 1585. While not bearing the surname Yermakov, his exploits led to his name being carried on by many families. Yermak Timofeyevich is credited with the Russian conquest of Siberia, which was a seminal moment in Russian expansion and left a lasting legacy, influencing those who later bore the surname.
Another significant bearer was Ivan Yermakov, an influential figure in the Russian military during the Napoleonic Wars, having been born in 1779 and having seen his death in 1850. His involvement in key battles and his strategic acumen marked an important period during Russia’s military history. Subsequently, his descendants continued to carry the name with pride.
Nikolai Yermakov, born in 1879, was a notable physician and scientist who contributed greatly to the field of epidemiology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work on infectious diseases in Russia provided a foundation for future advancements in public health.
In the literary world, Alexander Yermakov, born in 1903 and dying in 1973, was a prominent Russian author and poet. His works, known for their deep reflection on human condition and social issues, are still studied in Russian literature courses today.
Maria Yermakova, a pioneering figure in early 20th century Russian aviation, was born in 1896 and made significant strides in breaking gender barriers within the field. Her accomplishments as one of the first female aviators in Russia during a time of significant technological advancements made her a trailblazer and an enduring inspiration.
The surname Yermakov carries with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance, spanning centuries and playing roles across various fields such as exploration, military, medicine, and literature. Each individual who bore the surname contributed uniquely to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yermakov
Among Census respondents with the surname Yermakov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Yermakov 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 Yermakov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 105
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yermakov
Yermakov 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,218 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,218 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 Yermakov 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 | #139,228 | #149,446 | -7.3% |
| Count | 120 | 110 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yermakov bearers went from 120 to 110 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,218 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #149,446.
FAQ
Yermakov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yermakov?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Yermakov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Yermakov?
Yermakov ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Yermakov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Yermakov.
Has Yermakov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yermakov went from 120 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Yermakov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yermakov, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Yermakov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yermakov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Yermakov (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 Yermakov mean?
A Russian surname derived from a diminutive of the given name Yermolai. 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 Yermakov (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 Yermakov?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.