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

Alihodzic, 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 Alihodzic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alihodzic in America

Alihodzic is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alihodzic surname appeared 189 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 Alihodzic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alihodzic 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 Alihodzic

The surname Alihodzic originates from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it is believed to have emerged during the Ottoman rule in the region, which began in the 15th century. It is a derivative of the Turkish word "Ali," which is a common Muslim name, and the Bosnian word "hodžić," meaning a teacher or a scholar.

The name Alihodzic was most likely given to individuals who were teachers or scholars of Islamic theology and law, and it was a way to distinguish them from others within the community. The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries, when Bosnia and Herzegovina were part of the Ottoman Empire.

While there are no specific historical references to individuals with the surname Alihodzic appearing in significant historical records or manuscripts, such as the Domesday Book, this name is closely tied to the cultural and religious history of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Ottoman period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Alihodzic was Mustafa Alihodzic, who lived in the city of Sarajevo in the late 16th century. He was a renowned Islamic scholar and teacher, and his descendants continued to carry the family name.

Another notable individual with the surname Alihodzic was Hasan Alihodzic, who lived in the 18th century and was a prominent figure in the Islamic community of Mostar, a city in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was known for his contributions to the local mosque and religious education.

In the 19th century, Osman Alihodzic was a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Travnik, which was an important center of trade and commerce during the Ottoman period. His family played a significant role in the local economy and social life.

Fatima Alihodzic, born in the late 19th century, was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in her community.

Lastly, Mehmed Alihodzic, born in the early 20th century, was a renowned writer and poet who made significant contributions to Bosnian literature. His works explored themes of identity, culture, and the struggles of the Bosnian people during the turbulent times of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alihodzic

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

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

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