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

Gačević, 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 Gačević surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gačević in America

Gačević is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gačević surname appeared 117 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 Gačević.

The history of the last name Gačević

The surname Gacevic is believed to have originated from the Serbian region of Montenegro in the late 15th century. It is likely derived from the Serbian word "gaciti," which means "to stride" or "to step." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone known for their distinctive walking style or gait.

One of the earliest known records of the name Gacevic can be found in a document from the town of Cetinje, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain Petar Gacevic, who was a landowner in the area. Another early reference comes from the 16th century, when a Marko Gacevic was mentioned in a church registry in the village of Njeguši.

In the 17th century, the Gacevic name gained prominence with the birth of Sava Gacevic (1635-1706), a renowned Serbian Orthodox priest and writer. Sava Gacevic authored several religious texts and was known for his contributions to the development of the Serbian literary language.

During the 18th century, the Gacevic family played a significant role in the Montenegrin resistance against the Ottoman Empire. Radoje Gacevic (1720-1785) was a respected military leader who fought alongside the legendary Montenegrin ruler, Petar II Petrović Njegoš.

Another notable figure bearing the Gacevic name was Jovan Gacevic (1845-1920), a Serbian writer and journalist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Jovan Gacevic was actively involved in the Serbian literary scene and published several works, including poetry collections and novels.

In more recent times, Milica Gacevic (1928-2008) gained recognition as a prominent Serbian actress. She appeared in numerous theater productions and films, and her performances were highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.

While the Gacevic surname has its roots in Montenegro, it has since spread to other parts of the Balkans and beyond. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references to this name can be traced back to the region of Montenegro, particularly in the context of landowners, religious figures, and military leaders from the 15th to the 18th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gačević

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

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

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