2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cvetkovich
A Slavic occupational surname derived from the word "cvetok" meaning "flower" or "blossom".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Cvetkovich. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cvetkovich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Cvetkovich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cvetkovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cvetkovich
The surname Cvetkovich is of Serbian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "cvet," meaning "flower." The name likely originated in the region of modern-day Serbia, where it was used as a descriptive surname for individuals who lived near or worked with flowers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cvetkovich can be found in a historical document from the city of Novi Sad, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain Jovan Cvetkovich, a landowner and farmer. The name also appears in various church records and census documents from the 15th and 16th centuries in the regions of Vojvodina and Central Serbia.
During the Ottoman rule in the Balkans, the Cvetkovich family played a significant role in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire. A notable figure was Petar Cvetkovich (1674-1742), a Serbian military leader and rebel who fought against the Ottomans in the early 18th century.
In the 19th century, the Cvetkovich surname gained prominence with the birth of Jovan Cvetkovich (1818-1893), a prominent Serbian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Serbia from 1868 to 1869. Another notable figure was Mihailo Cvetkovich (1845-1927), a Serbian writer and poet who made significant contributions to Serbian literature.
The surname Cvetkovich also spread beyond the borders of Serbia. In the early 20th century, a branch of the family migrated to the United States, where they established themselves in various cities, including Chicago and Pittsburgh. One notable American with this surname was Michael Cvetkovich (1920-2005), a successful businessman and philanthropist who supported various educational and cultural initiatives.
Throughout history, the surname Cvetkovich has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, military service, politics, literature, and business. While the name has its roots in Serbia, it has become more widely dispersed over time, with descendants of the Cvetkovich family now found in various parts of the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cvetkovich
Among Census respondents with the surname Cvetkovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Cvetkovich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cvetkovich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 8
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cvetkovich
Cvetkovich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,399 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-9 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,065 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 2,399 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 9,065 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cvetkovich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #150,205 | -6.4% |
| Count | 118 | 109 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cvetkovich bearers went from 118 to 109 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 9,065 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #150,205.
FAQ
Cvetkovich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cvetkovich?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Cvetkovich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Cvetkovich?
Cvetkovich ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Cvetkovich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cvetkovich.
Has Cvetkovich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cvetkovich went from 118 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Cvetkovich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cvetkovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cvetkovich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cvetkovich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Hispanic (7.3%), Two or More Races (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cvetkovich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cvetkovich mean?
A Slavic occupational surname derived from the word "cvetok" meaning "flower" or "blossom". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cvetkovich (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Cvetkovich?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.