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

Yusufov, 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 Yusufov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yusufov in America

Yusufov is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yusufov surname appeared 203 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 Yusufov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yusufov to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Yusufov

The surname Yusufov originally hails from the regions of Central Asia and the Caucasus, particularly areas with significant Turkic, Persian, and Arabic cultural influences. The name is derived from the given name Yusuf, which is the Arabic equivalent of Joseph, a name of Hebrew origin. Yusuf is a prominent name in Islamic tradition, often associated with the prophet Yusuf mentioned in the Quran, who is equivalent to the biblical Joseph. The suffix "ov" is a common patronymic in many Turkic and Russian surnames, indicating "son of." Therefore, Yusufov essentially means "son of Yusuf."

The usage of the surname Yusufov can be traced back to the Timurid Empire period (14th-15th century), where Persian culture flourished and patronymic surnames using "ov" were adopted among the Turkic-speaking populations. Historical manuscripts from this period highlight the presence of Persian scholars and officials bearing similar surnames as an indication of their ancestry.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname is Mirza Hassan Yusufov, a 15th-century courtier in the Timurid court. His involvement in various administrative duties and his literary contributions are well-documented in period manuscripts. Another notable figure is Abdurrahman Yusufov, an influential scholar in the Safavid Empire during the 16th century, whose works on religious jurisprudence were widely respected.

Moving into the 18th century, we encounter Rustam Yusufov, a prominent general in the Russian Empire, who played a significant role in the empire's expansion into the Caucasus. His military prowess and strategic acumen were instrumental in various campaigns. Closer to modern history, Fatma Yusufovna stands out in the early 20th century as an activist and writer, advocating for women's rights and education within the Azerbaijani community.

Finally, in the mid-20th century, Bakhit Yusufov emerged as a distinguished mathematician in the Soviet Union. His contributions to the field, particularly in the development of theoretical frameworks in probability theory, earned him recognition and several awards.

These historical figures highlight the rich and diverse heritage of the surname Yusufov, rooted in significant cultural, scientific, and political contributions across various regions and time periods. The name reflects a legacy of scholarly pursuit, military valor, and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yusufov

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

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 Yusufov 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Yusufov has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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