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

Bećirović, 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 Bećirović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bećirović in America

Bećirović is the 48800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bećirović surname appeared 432 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 Bećirović.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bećirović 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 Bećirović

The surname Becirovic has its origins in the Balkans, specifically in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a patronymic name, meaning that it was derived from the given name of an ancestor, in this case, Becir. The name Becir is believed to be a variant of the Arabic name Bakr, which means "young camel."

The earliest known record of the Becirovic surname dates back to the 16th century, during the Ottoman Empire's rule over Bosnia. The name is thought to have been adopted by families who converted to Islam during this period, as the practice of adopting Islamic names was common among converts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Becirovic name can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (defter) from the late 16th century. These records were used to document the population and collect taxes in the Ottoman Empire.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Becirovic surname became more widespread in Bosnia, particularly in the central and northern regions. Several notable figures with this surname emerged during this time, including Mehmed Becirovic, a prominent military leader who fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, as the Ottoman Empire began to decline, the Becirovic family played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Bosnia. Mustafa Becirovic (1819-1898) was a renowned poet and writer who contributed greatly to the development of Bosnian literature.

Another notable figure with the Becirovic surname was Osman Becirovic (1856-1923), a politician and diplomat who served as the last Prime Minister of Bosnia under Ottoman rule. He was instrumental in negotiating the transition of power to the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1878.

In the 20th century, the Becirovic name continued to be prominent in various fields. Mustafa Becirovic (1912-1986) was a distinguished writer and scholar who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Bosnian cultural heritage.

It is worth noting that the Becirovic surname is not limited to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to migration and diaspora, individuals with this surname can be found in other parts of the Balkans, as well as in Western Europe and North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bećirović

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

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

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