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

Djokovic, 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 Djokovic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Djokovic in America

Djokovic is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Djokovic surname appeared 155 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 Djokovic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Djokovic 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 Djokovic

The surname Djokovic originates from the Slavic countries of the Balkans, particularly Serbia and Montenegro. It likely emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Slavic root "djok" or "djoko," which means "young, brave, or bold." This suggests that the original bearer of the surname may have been a courageous or daring individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Djokovic name can be found in the archives of the Serbian Orthodox Church, dating back to the late 16th century. The name appears in various church records, baptismal registers, and marriage certificates from that period. It is believed that the Djokovic family had roots in the region around the town of Uzice, in western Serbia.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, several members of the Djokovic clan were prominent figures in the Serbian Orthodox Church. Notable among them was Archimandrite Vasilije Djokovic (1670-1737), a highly respected theologian and author of several religious texts. Another prominent figure was Metropolitan Joanikije Djokovic (1708-1782), who served as the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The name Djokovic also appears in various historical documents from the region, including land deeds, court records, and military rosters. For instance, a certain Djordje Djokovic fought in the Serbian uprising against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century, earning recognition for his bravery.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, several Djokovic families emigrated from the Balkans to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. One notable figure from this period was Milorad Djokovic (1832-1917), a Serbian poet and writer who settled in the United States and became a prominent figure in the Serbian-American community.

In more recent times, the Djokovic surname has gained international recognition due to the success of Novak Djokovic, the famous Serbian tennis player. Born in 1987, Novak Djokovic has won numerous Grand Slam titles and is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Djokovic

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

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

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