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

Fedorovich, 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 Fedorovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fedorovich in America

Fedorovich is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fedorovich surname appeared 116 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 Fedorovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fedorovich 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 Fedorovich

The surname FEDOROVICH has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Russian word "Fyodor," which is a variation of the Greek name "Theodoros," meaning "God's gift." The suffix "-ovich" was commonly added to Russian surnames to indicate patronymic descent.

In medieval Russia, the use of patronymics was widespread, and FEDOROVICH likely referred to the son of a man named Fyodor. This naming convention helped distinguish individuals and establish familial relationships in a society where surnames were not yet standardized.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FEDOROVICH can be found in the Velvet Book, a registry of Russian nobility from the 16th century. This document lists several individuals bearing the surname, suggesting that the name had already gained prominence among the upper classes of Russian society.

During the reign of Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century, a notable figure named Andrei Fedorovich served as a trusted advisor and diplomat. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and strengthening diplomatic ties with neighboring countries.

In the 17th century, a prominent FEDOROVICH family resided in the city of Novgorod, where they were actively involved in the local trade and politics. One member of this family, Ivan Fedorovich, is mentioned in historical records as a successful merchant and landowner.

Towards the end of the 18th century, a renowned military leader named Mikhail Fedorovich gained recognition for his bravery and strategic skills during the Russo-Turkish Wars. He was awarded various honors and medals for his service to the Russian Empire.

In the 19th century, a writer and poet named Vladimir Fedorovich emerged from the literary circles of St. Petersburg. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Russia.

As the FEDOROVICH surname spread across Russia, it also found its way to other parts of Eastern Europe, particularly Ukraine and Belarus, where variations of the name emerged due to linguistic and cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fedorovich

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

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

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