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

Ikanovic, 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 Ikanovic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ikanovic in America

Ikanovic is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ikanovic surname appeared 102 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 Ikanovic.

The history of the last name Ikanovic

The surname Ikanovic has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in Serbia and Croatia. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Slavic root word "ikan," which means "icon" or "image," suggesting a connection to the Orthodox Christian faith prevalent in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ikanovic can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece. This document references a certain Petar Ikanovic, who was a scribe and monk during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical records from the Ottoman Empire, which controlled parts of the Balkan region at that time. A notable figure was Nikola Ikanovic, a merchant and landowner from the town of Smederevo, who lived between 1540 and 1612.

During the 17th century, the Ikanovic family gained prominence in the region of Slavonia, which was then part of the Habsburg Monarchy. Jovan Ikanovic (1635-1702) was a respected military leader and landowner who played a role in the wars against the Ottoman Empire.

The 19th century saw the rise of several influential figures with the surname Ikanovic. Mihailo Ikanovic (1818-1892) was a Serbian politician and writer who served as the Minister of Education and was known for his contributions to the development of the Serbian language and literature.

Another notable individual was Petar Ikanovic (1856-1924), a Serbian painter and art teacher who studied in Munich and Vienna. His works are considered important examples of Serbian realist painting from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

It is worth mentioning that variations of the spelling, such as Ikanovich or Ikanovitch, can also be found in historical records, particularly in areas with a strong Slavic influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ikanovic

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

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

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