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

Beslagić, 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 Beslagić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beslagić in America

Beslagić is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beslagić surname appeared 136 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 Beslagić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beslagić 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 Beslagić

The surname Beslagic originates from the Bosnian region of the Balkans, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "beslag," which translates to "veil" or "covering." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation or a distinctive physical feature related to veils or coverings.

The earliest recorded instances of the Beslagic surname can be found in historical documents from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over Bosnia and Herzegovina during that time period. Some of the earliest mentions of the name appear in tax registers and census records from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

One notable individual with the Beslagic surname was Hasan Beslagic, a prominent military commander who served under the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. Hasan Beslagic played a significant role in the Ottoman conquest of Hungary and was celebrated for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another historical figure bearing the Beslagic name was Mehmed Beslagic, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. Mehmed Beslagic was known for his contributions to Bosnian literature and his works have been preserved in various literary anthologies from the Ottoman era.

In the 19th century, Mustafa Beslagic was a prominent businessman and landowner in the Bosnian town of Travnik. He was recognized for his philanthropic efforts and his support for local educational institutions.

During the early 20th century, Fatima Beslagic, born in 1898, was a pioneering Bosnian educator who advocated for women's education and equal rights. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empowerment among women in her community.

Lastly, Ismet Beslagic, born in 1932, was a renowned Bosnian archaeologist and historian. He made significant contributions to the study of the ancient Illyrian and Roman civilizations that once flourished in the Balkans. Beslagic's research and excavations shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beslagić

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

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

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