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

Ivankovich, 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 Ivankovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivankovich in America

Ivankovich is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivankovich surname appeared 143 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 Ivankovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ivankovich 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 Ivankovich

The surname Ivankovich has its origins in Croatia, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Slavic name Ivan, which is a variant of the name John. The suffix "-kovich" or "-ovic" is a common patronymic ending in Croatian surnames, indicating "son of".

Ivankovich is primarily found in the regions of Dalmatia and Istria, which were historically part of the Republic of Venice. The name may have been influenced by the Venetian dialect, as the city of Venice had a significant impact on the coastal areas of Croatia during this period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ivankovich can be found in the archives of the city of Dubrovnik, where a merchant named Nikola Ivankovich is mentioned in a document dated 1487. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late medieval period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Ivankovich was Frano Ivankovich, a Jesuit scholar and writer from the city of Split. He was born in 1608 and authored several works on theology and philosophy, including a treatise on the Virgin Mary.

During the 18th century, the Ivankovich family played a significant role in the ecclesiastical history of Dalmatia. Antun Ivankovich, born in 1715, served as the Bishop of Makarska from 1768 until his death in 1786. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and building new churches in the region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Josip Ivankovich, a Croatian military officer who served in the Austrian Empire during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1780 and rose to the rank of Feldmarschall-Leutnant (Lieutenant Field Marshal) before his death in 1859.

In the 19th century, Ivan Ivankovich, born in 1817, was a prominent figure in the Croatian National Revival movement. He was a writer, poet, and translator who contributed to the preservation and promotion of the Croatian language and cultural identity.

Throughout history, the surname Ivankovich has been associated with various locations in Croatia, such as the towns of Supetar, Hvar, and Vis, where branches of the family have resided for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivankovich

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

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

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