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

Dzafic, 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 Dzafic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dzafic in America

Dzafic is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dzafic surname appeared 228 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 Dzafic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dzafic 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 Dzafic

The surname Dzafic is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a variation of the more common Bosnian surname Džafić, which is derived from the Arabic name Jafar.

Dzafic is thought to have first appeared in written records during the Ottoman rule of Bosnia, which lasted from the 15th to the 19th century. During this time, many Bosnians converted to Islam and adopted Arabic names, which were then adapted to the local language and spelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dzafic can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (defter) from the 16th century, where it was likely spelled in a similar way to the modern form. These registers were used to record the names of taxpayers and their properties.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Husein Dzafic was a prominent Ottoman military leader and governor in Bosnia. He played a significant role in the region's history during the Ottoman period.

Another historical figure with the surname Dzafic was Mehmed Dzafic, a Bosnian writer and poet who lived in the late 19th century. His works were influential in preserving and promoting Bosnian cultural heritage during a time of political turmoil.

Moving into the 20th century, a renowned artist named Mustafa Dzafic was born in 1919 in Bosnia. He was a painter and sculptor known for his modern interpretations of traditional Bosnian motifs and themes.

In the field of sports, a notable figure was Fuad Dzafic, a Bosnian football player who represented the Yugoslav national team in the 1950s and 1960s. He was considered one of the best players of his era in the region.

Lastly, a contemporary example is Adnan Dzafic, a Bosnian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2015 to 2019.

While the surname Dzafic has its roots in the Balkan region, it is now found in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical influence of Arabic names and culture in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Ottoman period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dzafic

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

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

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