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

Jokić, 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 Jokić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jokić in America

Jokić is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jokić surname appeared 161 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 Jokić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jokić 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 Jokić

The surname JOKIC is of Serbian origin, tracing its roots back to the Balkans region of southeastern Europe. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, when surnames began to develop and establish themselves among the Slavic populations of the area.

One theory suggests that JOKIC is derived from the Serbian word "jok," which means "oak tree." This may indicate that the name was originally associated with a person or family who lived near or had some connection to a significant oak tree or an area abundant with oak trees. Another possibility is that the name has its origins in a personal name or nickname related to strength or resilience, qualities often attributed to the sturdy oak.

While no specific historical references or mentions in ancient manuscripts have been definitively linked to the JOKIC surname, its presence in Serbia and neighboring regions can be traced back several centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the 16th-century records of the town of Smederevo, where a certain Jovan JOKIC is mentioned as a landowner and prominent member of the local community.

Throughout history, various spellings and variations of the name have been used, such as JOKIĆ, JOKIČ, and JOKITSCH, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the region. The name has also been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Petar JOKIC (1628-1697), a Serbian Orthodox priest and scholar who authored several religious texts and works on Serbian history.
2. Miloš JOKIC (1779-1834), a Serbian military officer and participant in the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire.
3. Lazar JOKIC (1808-1893), a Serbian painter and one of the pioneers of modern Serbian art.
4. Milica JOKIC (1865-1936), a Serbian activist and one of the first female journalists in the region, known for her work in promoting women's rights and education.
5. Nikola JOKIC (born 1995), a Serbian professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA, and one of the most prominent athletes with the JOKIC surname in recent times.

While the JOKIC surname has its roots in Serbian history and culture, it has since spread to various other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich heritage and a connection to the oak-lined landscapes of the Balkans.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jokić

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

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

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