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

Dzananović, 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 Dzananović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dzananović in America

Dzananović is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dzananović surname appeared 159 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 Dzananović.

The history of the last name Dzananović

The surname DZANANOVIC has its origins in the Balkans, specifically in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century, during the time of the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region.

The name is likely derived from the Arabic word "džanān," which means "paradise" or "garden." It is thought to have been given to individuals who lived near or worked in orchards, vineyards, or other lush, garden-like areas. The suffix "-ovic" is a common Slavic patronymic, indicating the name's Bosnian roots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DZANANOVIC name can be found in the tax records of the Ottoman Empire from the late 16th century. These records document individuals with this surname living in various parts of what is now Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Hasan Džananović Čengić (1700-1789) was a prominent figure in the Ottoman military. He served as the governor of the Bosnian Eyalet (province) and played a significant role in defending the region against Austrian forces during the Ottoman-Habsburg wars.

Another individual of note was Mustafa Džananović (1820-1890), a Bosnian writer and poet who contributed to the development of Bosnian literature during the 19th century. His works often explored themes of nature, love, and Bosnian identity.

In the early 20th century, Mehmed Džananović (1878-1945) was a Bosnian politician and author. He served as a member of the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina and wrote several books on Bosnian history and culture.

During the Yugoslav era, Fadil Džananović (1934-2004) was a prominent Bosnian sculptor and artist. His works, which often depicted scenes from Bosnian folklore and daily life, can be found in public spaces throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

More recently, Enver Džananović (born 1958) is a Bosnian writer and journalist who has published numerous books and articles on topics ranging from Bosnian history to contemporary political and social issues.

While the DZANANOVIC name is most commonly found in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it has also 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 Dzananović

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

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

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