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

Beharović, 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 Beharović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beharović in America

Beharović is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beharović surname appeared 106 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 Beharović.

The history of the last name Beharović

The surname "BEHAROVIC" is of Bosnian origin, traced back to the 15th century in the region of modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed to have derived from the Bosnian/Slavic word "behar," meaning "spring" or "fountain," combined with the Slavic possessive suffix "-ovic," indicating a familial connection or lineage.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "BEHAROVIC" can be found in Ottoman tax registers from the late 15th century, documenting families residing in the towns and villages around Sarajevo and central Bosnia. These records often included occupations or descriptive nicknames, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to individuals living near a notable spring or water source.

One of the first notable figures bearing the "BEHAROVIC" surname was Hasan Beharovic, a 16th-century Ottoman merchant and landowner from the town of Visoko, near Sarajevo. His name appears in several historical documents related to trade and land disputes, providing insight into the economic and social standing of the family during that period.

In the 17th century, the name "BEHAROVIC" appears in various Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian records, indicating the family's presence and influence in various parts of Bosnia and the surrounding regions. One such individual was Mustafa Beharovic, a military commander who fought alongside the Ottoman forces during the Austro-Ottoman War of 1683-1699.

As the centuries progressed, the "BEHAROVIC" surname spread beyond its Bosnian roots, with members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and the world. In the 19th century, Ivan Beharovic, a renowned Bosnian Serb poet and writer, gained recognition for his contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of the Balkans.

Another notable figure was Fatima Beharovic, a pioneering Bosnian feminist and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in Bosnia during a period of social and political change.

Throughout its history, the "BEHAROVIC" surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including scholars, artists, politicians, and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to the Bosnian heartland, the name has since become a part of the rich tapestry of global cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beharović

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

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

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