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

Bajraktarević, 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 Bajraktarević surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bajraktarević in America

Bajraktarević is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bajraktarević surname appeared 176 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 Bajraktarević.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bajraktarević 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 Bajraktarević

The surname "BAJRAKTAREVIC" has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century, during the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region. The name is derived from the Turkish word "Bajraktar," which means "standard-bearer" or "flag-bearer." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals who carried the flag or standard in military or ceremonial contexts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BAJRAKTAREVIC" can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (defter) from the late 15th and early 16th centuries, where it appears as "Bayraktaroğlu," meaning "son of the standard-bearer." These registers provide valuable insights into the demographics and socioeconomic status of the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name "BAJRAKTAREVIC" is mentioned in several historical documents relating to the Ottoman military campaigns in the Balkans. One notable figure was Mustafa Bajraktarevic, a military commander who fought in the Ottoman-Venetian Wars (1645-1669) and played a role in the defense of the Ottoman territories in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, as the Ottoman Empire's influence waned and the Balkan nations gained independence, the name "BAJRAKTAREVIC" became more firmly established in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Several prominent individuals bearing this surname emerged, including Husein Bajraktarevic (1805-1877), a renowned Islamic scholar and writer who contributed to the preservation of Bosnian cultural heritage.

Another noteworthy figure was Mehmed Bajraktarevic (1829-1901), a military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the Bosnian uprising against the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century. He later served as the Prime Minister of the short-lived independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878.

In the 20th century, the name "BAJRAKTAREVIC" continued to be associated with various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. One such individual was Fadil Bajraktarevic (1916-1993), a Bosnian writer and literary critic who made significant contributions to the development of Bosnian literature.

Overall, the surname "BAJRAKTAREVIC" has a rich and diverse history, deeply rooted in the Balkan region and reflecting the cultural, military, and political heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its origins can be traced back to the Ottoman era, and it has been borne by numerous individuals who have left their mark on the region's history and cultural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bajraktarević

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

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

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