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

Islamović, 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 Islamović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Islamović in America

Islamović is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Islamović surname appeared 189 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 Islamović.

We can also compare 2010 data for Islamović 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 Islamović

The surname Islamovic originates from the Balkans, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it first appeared in the 15th century during the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region. It is derived from the Arabic word "Islam," which means "submission to God," combined with the Slavic patronymic suffix "-ovic," indicating "son of."

The name is believed to have been adopted by Bosnian families who converted to Islam during the Ottoman period. It is possible that some early bearers of the name were direct descendants of Ottoman soldiers or administrators who settled in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Islamovic can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (defter) from the late 15th century, where several individuals with this name were listed as residents of various towns and villages in Bosnia.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Mehmed Islamovic served as a judge and legal scholar in the Ottoman Empire. He was known for his expertise in Islamic law and is mentioned in several historical documents from that era.

Another notable bearer of the name was Osman Islamovic, a military commander who fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the Ottoman-Habsburg wars in the late 17th century. He is celebrated as a hero in Bosnian folklore for his bravery and leadership.

During the 19th century, Mustafa Islamovic was a renowned writer and poet from Bosnia who contributed significantly to the development of Bosnian literature. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, are still widely studied today.

In the early 20th century, Fatima Islamovic was a pioneering educator who established one of the first modern schools for girls in Sarajevo. She played a crucial role in promoting women's education and empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The surname Islamovic continues to be prevalent in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as in other parts of the Balkans and among diaspora communities around the world. While its origins can be traced back to the Ottoman era, the name has become an integral part of the cultural and historical fabric of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Islamović

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

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

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