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

Ahmetović, 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 Ahmetović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ahmetović in America

Ahmetović is the 38050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ahmetović surname appeared 583 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 Ahmetović.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ahmetović 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 Ahmetović

The surname Ahmetovic originated in the Balkans, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century, during the time of Ottoman rule in the region. The name is derived from the Arabic name Ahmed, which means "highly praised" or "one who constantly thanks God."

The earliest known record of the Ahmetovic name appears in a document from the year 1487, which mentions a certain Ibrahim Ahmetovic, a landowner in the village of Visoko, near the city of Sarajevo. This document suggests that the Ahmetovic family had already established itself in the area by that time.

During the Ottoman period, the Ahmetovic name was particularly prevalent in the region around the city of Tuzla, which was an important center of trade and commerce. Many Ahmetovic families were involved in various industries, including mining, agriculture, and craftsmanship.

One notable figure bearing the Ahmetovic name was Husein Ahmetovic, a prominent military leader who served in the Ottoman army during the late 16th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership skills, and played a crucial role in several battles against the Habsburgs.

In the 19th century, the Ahmetovic name gained further prominence with the birth of Mehmed Ahmetovic, a renowned poet and writer who made significant contributions to Bosnian literature. He was born in 1816 in the town of Gradačac and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bosnian poetry.

Another important figure was Fatima Ahmetovic, a prominent educator and women's rights activist who lived in the early 20th century. She was born in 1885 in Sarajevo and dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Ahmetovic name can also be found in other regions of the Balkans, such as Serbia and Montenegro, where it is sometimes spelled slightly differently, such as Ahmetović or Ahmetovič. However, the origin and meaning of the name remain the same.

It is important to note that while the surname Ahmetovic has its roots in the Balkans, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Today, people bearing this surname can be found in many countries, carrying with them the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ahmetović

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

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

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