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

Ivanković, 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 Ivanković surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivanković in America

Ivanković is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivanković surname appeared 105 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 Ivanković.

The history of the last name Ivanković

The surname Ivankovic originated in the Balkans, specifically in the area of modern-day Croatia. It dates back to at least the 14th century and is derived from the Slavic personal name Ivan, which is a variation of the Greek name Ioannes, meaning "God is gracious." The suffix "-kovic" indicates a patronymic form, meaning "son of Ivan."

One of the earliest known records of the name Ivankovic can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik), where a merchant named Nikola Ivankovic is mentioned in a document dated 1387. Another early reference is a land deed from 1412, which bears the signature of a landowner named Mihovil Ivankovic.

In the 16th century, the Ivankovic family was well-established in the region of Dalmatia, particularly in the cities of Split and Trogir. A notable figure from this period was Ivan Ivankovic (c. 1525-1603), a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several theological treatises and served as a canon in the Archdiocese of Split.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Ivankovic name was also found in other parts of Croatia, such as the regions of Slavonia and Istria. One notable individual was Juraj Ivankovic (1675-1737), a military officer who fought against the Ottoman Empire and later became the governor of the city of Osijek.

Another prominent member of the Ivankovic family was Andrija Ivankovic (1806-1873), a lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Zagreb and played a crucial role in the Croatian National Revival movement. He is remembered for his efforts in promoting the Croatian language and culture.

In more recent times, the Ivankovic surname has spread beyond Croatia to other parts of the world due to immigration. One example is Niko Ivankovic (1921-1995), a Croatian-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works in the United States.

Throughout its history, the Ivankovic surname has been spelled in various ways, including Ivanković, Ivančević, and Ivančić, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Slavic tradition of patronymic naming.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivanković

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

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

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