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

Ivanovich, 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 Ivanovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivanovich in America

Ivanovich is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivanovich surname appeared 225 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 Ivanovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ivanovich 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 Ivanovich

The surname Ivanovich is of Slavic origin, specifically from Russia and other Eastern European countries with significant Russian cultural influence. It is a patronymic surname, meaning that it derives from the given name of the father, in this case Ivan, with the addition of the Russian patronymic suffix "-ovich" or "-ovich".

The name Ivan itself is a Slavic form of the Greek name Ioannes, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious". The name became widely used in Russia after the conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the 10th century.

The patronymic surname Ivanovich first appeared in historical records as early as the 12th century, when the practice of using patronymic surnames became more common among the Russian nobility and upper classes. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is found in the Novgorod Chronicles, which mention a nobleman named Andrei Ivanovich in the year 1136.

Throughout the centuries, the Ivanovich surname has been associated with various prominent figures in Russian history. One notable example is Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870), a renowned writer, philosopher, and revolutionary who played a significant role in the development of Russian socialist thought.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Ivanovich was Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka (1804-1857), widely regarded as the father of Russian classical music. His operas, such as "A Life for the Tsar" and "Ruslan and Ludmila," were instrumental in establishing a distinct Russian musical identity.

In the realm of literature, Ivan Ivanovich Lazhechnikov (1792-1869) was a prominent Russian novelist and playwright. His historical novels, particularly "The Ice House" and "The Heretic," explored various aspects of Russian history and culture.

The surname Ivanovich was also borne by notable military figures, such as Mikhail Ivanovich Kutuzov (1745-1813), the celebrated Russian field marshal who played a pivotal role in the defeat of Napoleon's forces during the French invasion of Russia in 1812.

Lastly, it's worth mentioning Fyodor Ivanovich Krasheninnikov (1701-1748), a renowned Russian explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the exploration of Siberia and the documentation of its flora and fauna.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Ivanovich, reflecting its deep roots and significance within Russian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivanovich

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

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

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