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

Dragan, 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 Dragan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dragan in America

Dragan is the 26313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dragan surname appeared 928 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 Dragan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dragan 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 Dragan

The surname Dragan has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in the Balkans. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, possibly as early as the 9th or 10th century.

Dragan is derived from the Slavic word "drag," which means "precious" or "dear." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname or a term of endearment. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Dragan was a Bulgarian nobleman named Dragan Gorbatovich, who lived in the 13th century. His name is mentioned in several historical documents from that era.

In the 14th century, a Serbian knight named Dragan Vitović fought alongside Prince Lazar in the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottoman Empire in 1389. This battle holds significant historical importance in Serbian folklore and national identity.

During the 15th century, a Croatian nobleman named Dragan Borislavić was recorded as the owner of a large estate in the region of Dalmatia. His name appears in land registries and legal documents from that period.

In the 16th century, a renowned Bosnian poet and writer, Dragan Dizdić, gained recognition for his literary works. Born around 1520, he is considered one of the pioneers of Bosnian literature.

Another notable figure with the surname Dragan was Dragan Crnogorcevic, a Serbian military commander who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He played a crucial role in the liberation of Serbia from Ottoman rule and is celebrated as a national hero.

While the surname Dragan has its roots in the Slavic regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical significance and deeper connections of this name remain closely tied to the Balkan region and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dragan

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

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

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