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

Dzaferović, 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 Dzaferović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dzaferović in America

Dzaferović is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dzaferović surname appeared 181 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 Dzaferović.

The history of the last name Dzaferović

The surname Dzaferovic has its origins in the Slavic language, specifically from the Bosnian region of modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th or 16th century, a period when the Ottoman Empire ruled over large parts of the Balkans.

Dzaferovic is derived from the Arabic name "Dhafer," which means "victorious" or "triumphant." It is likely that an ancestor with this given name was bestowed the surname Dzaferovic, which became hereditary. The suffix "-ovic" is a common patronymic found in many Slavic surnames, indicating "son of."

One of the earliest known records of the Dzaferovic surname dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in Ottoman tax registers (defters) for the region of Bosnia. These registers were crucial documents used by the Ottoman authorities for collecting taxes and maintaining records of the population.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Osman Dzaferovic was a military commander in the Ottoman army, serving in various campaigns in the Balkans. He is mentioned in several historical accounts and chronicles from that period.

During the 18th century, the Dzaferovic family was known to have resided in the town of Travnik, which was an important administrative center in Bosnia under Ottoman rule. A notable individual was Hasan Dzaferovic, who served as a local magistrate and judge in Travnik during the late 1700s.

In the 19th century, the Dzaferovic surname gained further prominence with the birth of Mehmed Beg Dzaferovic (1820-1892), a renowned Bosnian writer, poet, and educator. He played a significant role in promoting the cultural and literary development of Bosnia during the Ottoman period.

Another notable figure was Ali Dzaferovic (1867-1940), a Bosnian politician and lawyer who actively advocated for the rights of Bosnian Muslims during the Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was a prominent member of the Muslim National Organization and played a crucial role in the political landscape of the region.

Throughout history, the Dzaferovic surname has been associated with various professions, including military service, law, education, and literature. While the name originated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it has since spread to other parts of the Balkans and beyond due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dzaferović

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

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 Dzaferović 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.

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

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