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

Bećirević, 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 Bećirević surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bećirević in America

Bećirević is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bećirević surname appeared 159 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 Bećirević.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bećirević 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 Bećirević

The surname BECIREVIC has its origins in the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe, particularly in present-day Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name BECIREVIC is thought to be derived from the Slavic root word "becir," which is a variation of the Turkish word "bekçi," meaning "watchman" or "guard." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals employed as guards or watchmen, possibly in military or civilian roles.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BECIREVIC name can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik, Croatia), where a certain Nikola BECIREVIC is listed as a merchant and landowner in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the BECIREVIC family is documented as having resided in the town of Jajce, located in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. During this time, the region was under Ottoman rule, which may explain the Turkish influence on the name's etymology.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the BECIREVIC surname. One such figure was Stjepan BECIREVIC (1501-1572), a renowned Croatian poet and playwright who lived in Dubrovnik during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Marija BECIREVIC (1805-1885), a Bosnian writer and educator who played a significant role in promoting education and literacy among women in the region.

In the 20th century, Husein BECIREVIC (1912-1995) was a respected Bosnian politician and diplomat who served as the last President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia from 1991 to 1992, during the dissolution of the country.

Other notable individuals with the BECIREVIC surname include Mato BECIREVIC (1939-2020), a Croatian sculptor and artist known for his works in abstract expressionism, and Ivana BECIREVIC (born 1980), a contemporary Bosnian writer and journalist.

While the BECIREVIC name has its roots in the Balkans, over time, it has spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the region now encompassing Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bećirević

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

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

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