Explore the Family Name Niyazov
The meaning of Niyazov
Muslim (territory of the former USSR): patronymic from the Muslim personal name Niyaz (see Niaz), with the Russian possessive suffix -ov.
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How common is the last name Niyazov in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Niyazov has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,659th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 55,505th place. That's an impressive leap of approximately 24.65%. The number of individuals with the Niyazov surname also grew from 245 to 370 during this decade, reflecting a growth rate of over 51%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 44.44% from 0.09 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #55,505 | 24.65% |
| Count | 245 | 370 | 51.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niyazov
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Niyazov has also shifted slightly, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 10.20% of those with the surname identified as having two or more races, but this figure dropped drastically to 1.89% by 2010. The majority, however, identified as White, with the percentage increasing from 89.80% in 2000 to 97.30% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 97.3% | 8.35% |
| Two or More Races | 10.2% | 1.89% | -81.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |