Dizdarević last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Dizdarević

A surname indicating descent from a fortress commander or castellan.

Dizdarević, 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 Dizdarević surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dizdarević in America

Dizdarević is the 32123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dizdarević surname appeared 718 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 Dizdarević.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dizdarević 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank3212339678-21.04%
Count71852131.80%
Proportion per 100k0.240.1923.26%

The history of the last name Dizdarević

The surname "DIZDAREVIC" has its origins in the Balkans, specifically in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed to have emerged during the Ottoman period in the region, which lasted from the 15th to the 19th century.

The name "DIZDAREVIC" is derived from the Turkish word "dizdar," which means "castle keeper" or "fortress commander." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely individuals who held positions of authority and responsibility in fortified settlements or castles during the Ottoman rule.

Records from the Ottoman era show the presence of individuals with the surname "DIZDAREVIC" in various parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in the areas around the cities of Sarajevo, Mostar, and Banja Luka. The name was also found in neighboring regions, such as parts of modern-day Croatia and Serbia.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "DIZDAREVIC" dates back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in an Ottoman tax register (defter) from the region. This document served as a record of property ownership and taxation during that period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "DIZDAREVIC" was Hasan Dizdarević, who served as the commander of the fortress in the city of Bihać, located in modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. His name can be found in various historical accounts and records from that time.

Another prominent individual with the surname "DIZDAREVIC" was Mehmed Dizdarević, who lived in the 18th century and was a renowned Islamic scholar and writer. He authored several works on theology, philosophy, and literature, which were widely read and studied in the Ottoman Empire.

During the 19th century, the surname "DIZDAREVIC" continued to be present in the Balkans region, with notable figures such as Mustafa Dizdarević, a military leader who fought against the Austro-Hungarian forces during the occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the surname "DIZDAREVIC" was Mak Dizdar, a renowned Bosnian poet and writer who lived from 1917 to 1971. His works, which often explored themes of identity, history, and the human condition, have had a significant influence on Bosnian literature and culture.

It is important to note that the surname "DIZDAREVIC" has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as "Dizdarević," "Dizdarevic," and "Dizdarović," among others. These variations are often reflective of regional dialects and linguistic adaptations within the Balkan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dizdarević

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

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 Dizdarević was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only99.16%712
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin(S)%(S)

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 Dizdarević has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White99.16%90.79%8.81%
Black(S)%0.00%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%0.00%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%(S)%(S)%
Two or More Races(S)%9.02%(S)%
Hispanic(S)%(S)%(S)%

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

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