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

Bajric, 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 Bajric surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bajric in America

Bajric is the 55741st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bajric surname appeared 368 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 Bajric.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bajric 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 Bajric

The surname BAJRIC is of Slavic origin, specifically from the Bosnian region of the Balkan peninsula. Its earliest known roots can be traced back to the 14th century, during the time of the medieval Bosnian Kingdom.

The name BAJRIC is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "bajati," which means "to cast spells" or "to enchant." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who practiced magic or held a position of spiritual authority within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BAJRIC name can be found in the Dečanski chrysobull, a medieval Serbian manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document lists several individuals bearing the surname, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Mehmed BAJRIC was recorded as a prominent military commander in the Ottoman Empire. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Balkan territories and was renowned for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.

During the 18th century, a scholar and writer named Hasan BAJRIC made significant contributions to the literary scene in Bosnia. His works, which focused on Islamic theology and philosophy, were widely studied and influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the era.

Another notable individual with the BAJRIC surname was Salih BAJRIC, a renowned poet and mystic who lived in the 19th century. His poetic works, which often explored themes of spirituality and the human condition, earned him widespread recognition and admiration throughout the region.

In the early 20th century, a prominent politician named Mustafa BAJRIC played a crucial role in the struggle for Bosnian independence. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the Bosnian people and worked tirelessly to promote the cause of national sovereignty.

While the BAJRIC surname has its roots in the Balkan region, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its rich historical significance remains deeply connected to the cultural and political landscape of Bosnia and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bajric

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

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

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