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

Avcı, 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 Avcı surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avcı in America

Avcı is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avcı surname appeared 193 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 Avcı.

The history of the last name Avcı

The surname Avci originated in Turkey and has its roots dating back to the Ottoman Empire era. The name is derived from the Turkish word "avcı," which means "hunter" or "huntsman." It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals who were involved in hunting activities or lived in areas known for hunting and forestry.

The first known records of the Avci surname can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appeared in historical documents and manuscripts from various regions of the Ottoman Empire, particularly in Anatolia. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Vakfiyesi, a foundational document from the reign of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566), which mentions an individual named Mehmet Avci.

During the Ottoman period, the Avci surname was also associated with certain place names and settlements. For example, the village of Avcilar, located in the Kocaeli Province of modern-day Turkey, was historically known as a hunting ground and may have been a place where some Avci families resided.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Avci surname. One such figure was Hasan Avci (1613-1684), a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet who was renowned for his mastery of the naskh and thuluth calligraphic styles.

Another prominent Avci was Osman Avci (1856-1923), a military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the late Ottoman period and played a significant role in the Turkish War of Independence.

In more recent times, Murat Avci (1959-present) is a Turkish actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television series, earning critical acclaim for his performances.

Mehmet Avci (1962-present) is a Turkish academic and author who has written extensively on Ottoman history and culture, contributing to the preservation and understanding of Turkey's rich heritage.

Lastly, Muhammet Avci (1990-present) is a professional Turkish footballer who has played for various clubs, including Fenerbahçe and the Turkish national team, and is known for his skill as a midfielder.

While these are just a few examples, the Avci surname has a long and storied history in Turkey, with its roots deeply intertwined with the country's cultural, literary, and sporting traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avcı

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

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

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