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

Adamovic, 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 Adamovic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adamovic in America

Adamovic is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adamovic surname appeared 102 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 Adamovic.

The history of the last name Adamovic

The surname Adamovic is of Serbian origin, originating in the Balkan region during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Slavic root "Adam," which means "man" or "human." The suffix "-ovic" was commonly used in Serbian and Croatian surnames to indicate patronymic descent, signifying "son of Adam."

One of the earliest known references to the Adamovic surname can be traced back to the 14th century, when a nobleman named Vuk Adamovic was mentioned in a charter issued by the Serbian King Stefan Milutin. This document recorded land grants and privileges bestowed upon loyal nobles and families during that era.

In the 15th century, the Adamovic name appeared in various administrative records and chronicles of the Serbian Despotate, a medieval Serbian state that existed from the late 14th to the early 16th century. Notably, Radič Adamović was a prominent Serbian diplomat and statesman who served under Despot Stefan Lazarević in the early 1400s.

During the Ottoman rule over Serbia, which lasted from the late 15th to the early 19th century, the Adamovic surname can be found in tax registers and census records maintained by the Ottoman authorities. One notable figure from this period was Jovan Adamović, a Serbian merchant and trader who lived in the 17th century and was involved in trade networks spanning the Balkans and Central Europe.

In the 19th century, as Serbian nationalism and the movement for independence from the Ottoman Empire gained momentum, several individuals with the Adamovic surname played significant roles. Miloš Adamović (1804-1863) was a Serbian writer, journalist, and political activist who advocated for Serbian rights and cultural expression.

Another prominent figure was Jovan Adamović (1818-1900), a Serbian military officer and politician who fought in the Serbian-Turkish Wars and later served as the Minister of War and Minister of Finance in the Principality of Serbia.

Throughout history, the Adamovic surname has been associated with various notable individuals in diverse fields, such as literature, art, and academia. For example, Radomir Adamović (1912-1989) was a renowned Serbian poet and translator, while Ivan Adamović (1908-1967) was a respected Serbian painter known for his expressionist works.

While the Adamovic surname has its roots in the Balkans, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, it remains closely tied to its Serbian heritage and the rich cultural traditions of the Balkan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adamovic

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

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

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