2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aleksich
A patronymic surname derived from the Slavic given name Aleksa, a diminutive form of Aleksandar, meaning "defender of mankind."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Aleksich. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aleksich 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Aleksich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aleksich, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aleksich
The surname Aleksich is of Serbian origin, derived from the Serbian given name Aleksa, which is a diminutive form of the name Aleksandar. This name ultimately traces its roots back to the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." The earliest known records of the Aleksich surname date back to the late 15th century in the region of present-day Serbia and Montenegro.
The Aleksich name is believed to have originated in the area around the city of Niš, in southern Serbia. This region was once part of the Byzantine Empire, which explains the Greek influence on the name's etymology. During the Ottoman rule in the Balkans, many Serbian families adopted surnames based on their given names, leading to the formation of the Aleksich patronymic.
In the 16th century, the Aleksich family is mentioned in several historical documents from the Patriarchate of Peć, which was the ecclesiastical and cultural center of the Serbian Orthodox Church during the Ottoman period. These records provide valuable insights into the early history and spread of the Aleksich name.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the Aleksich surname was Jovan Aleksich, a Serbian merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the city of Niš and played a significant role in the local economy and community affairs.
Another notable Aleksich was Milica Aleksich, a Serbian noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.
In the 19th century, the Aleksich family produced several notable figures, including Mihailo Aleksich (1826-1898), a Serbian writer and politician who played a crucial role in the Serbian national revival movement. His works helped shape the modern Serbian literary language and promote cultural identity.
Marija Aleksich (1835-1905) was a Serbian educator and feminist who fought for women's rights and access to education. She established one of the first schools for girls in Belgrade and became a prominent advocate for gender equality in Serbian society.
As the Aleksich family spread across the Balkans and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Aleksic, Aleksick, and Alexich. These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions where the Aleksich name took root.
While the Aleksich surname is most commonly associated with Serbia and the Serbian diaspora, it has also been found in neighboring countries like Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, reflecting the historical migrations and cultural exchanges in the Balkan region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aleksich
Among Census respondents with the surname Aleksich, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Aleksich 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 Aleksich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.1% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aleksich
Aleksich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,608 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,287 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Down 5,608 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 10,287 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 Aleksich 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 | #156,044 | #145,757 | 6.6% |
| Count | 104 | 115 | 10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aleksich bearers went from 104 to 115 (+10.6% change). The surname moved up 10,287 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,757.
FAQ
Aleksich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aleksich?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Aleksich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Aleksich?
Aleksich ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Aleksich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Aleksich.
Has Aleksich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aleksich went from 104 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 11 (+10.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Aleksich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aleksich, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (2.6%). 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 Aleksich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.1% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aleksich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.1%), Hispanic (4.3%), Black (2.6%). 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 Aleksich (2000, 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 Aleksich mean?
A patronymic surname derived from the Slavic given name Aleksa, a diminutive form of Aleksandar, meaning "defender of mankind." 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 Aleksich (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 Aleksich?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.