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

Dedić, 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 Dedić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dedić in America

Dedić is the 26422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dedić surname appeared 924 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 Dedić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dedić 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 Dedić

The surname Dedic originates from Croatia and the surrounding regions of the former Yugoslavia. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century, derived from the Slavic word "ded" or "djed," meaning "grandfather" or "ancestor." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify someone as the descendant of a specific individual or lineage.

Early mentions of the name can be found in various historical records from the Balkan region, including census documents, land registries, and church records. One notable example is the appearance of the name Dedic in a 16th-century manuscript from the town of Dubrovnik, which was then a significant maritime republic.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Dedic was documented as residing in the town of Imotski, located in the Dalmatian hinterland. A member of this family, Ivan Dedic (1617-1689), was a renowned sculptor and woodcarver, known for his intricate religious artwork adorning churches throughout the region.

Another historical figure bearing the Dedic surname was Petar Dedic (1785-1867), a prominent theologian and philosopher from the city of Split. He was a professor at the University of Padua and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

During the 19th century, the name Dedic appeared in various villages and towns across the Croatian territories, including Knin, Sinj, and Brač. One notable individual from this period was Ante Dedic (1829-1912), a priest and scholar who wrote extensively on Croatian history and culture.

In the 20th century, a few individuals with the Dedic surname gained recognition. Milan Dedic (1900-1964) was a Serbian writer and journalist who made significant contributions to the literature of the former Yugoslavia. Additionally, Arsen Dedic (1938-2015) was a renowned Croatian singer and songwriter, known for his popular folk and pop songs.

While the surname Dedic is predominantly found in Croatia and neighboring countries, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Slavic regions of the Balkans, where it first emerged as a patronymic name signifying one's ancestral lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dedić

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

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

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