2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Jovanoski
A Serbian and Macedonian surname from the personal name Jovan, a Slavic form of John.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Jovanoski. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jovanoski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Jovanoski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jovanoski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jovanoski
The surname Jovanoski originates from the Macedonian region of the Balkans, with roots dating back to the late 15th century. It is a patronymic name, derived from the personal name Jovan, which is the Macedonian form of the name John. The suffix "-ski" indicates a familial relationship, denoting the lineage or belonging to Jovan.
Historically, the name Jovanoski was prominent among the Slavic populations inhabiting the regions of modern-day North Macedonia and parts of neighboring countries. The earliest known records of the name can be found in church registers and local administrative documents from the late 15th and early 16th centuries, particularly in the regions around Bitola, Ohrid, and Skopje.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Jovanoski was Jovan Jovanoski, a respected landowner and community leader from the village of Gorno Sonje, near Bitola, in the late 16th century. His descendants continued to use the surname, further establishing its presence in the region.
Another notable figure was Dimitar Jovanoski, a prominent merchant and trader from Ohrid, who lived in the mid-17th century. His successful business ventures and involvement in local affairs contributed to the recognition of the Jovanoski name in the surrounding areas.
During the 18th century, the Jovanoski surname gained prominence with the rise of Jovan Jovanoski, a respected scholar and educator from Skopje. His contributions to the educational system and his teachings influenced many generations of students, further solidifying the name's association with academic pursuits.
In the 19th century, Petar Jovanoski, a distinguished military officer and diplomat from the town of Kriva Palanka, played a significant role in the region's political affairs, representing Macedonian interests in negotiations with the Ottoman Empire.
The Jovanoski surname continues to be widely recognized in North Macedonia and the surrounding Balkan regions, with many individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including academia, arts, and public service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jovanoski
Among Census respondents with the surname Jovanoski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jovanoski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jovanoski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jovanoski
Jovanoski appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,479 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 2,479 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jovanoski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #154,755 | 1.6% |
| Count | 103 | 102 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jovanoski bearers went from 103 to 102 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 2,479 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,755.
FAQ
Jovanoski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jovanoski?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Jovanoski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Jovanoski?
Jovanoski ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Jovanoski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jovanoski.
Has Jovanoski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jovanoski went from 103 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Jovanoski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jovanoski, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jovanoski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jovanoski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (7.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jovanoski (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jovanoski mean?
A Serbian and Macedonian surname from the personal name Jovan, a Slavic form of John. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jovanoski (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Jovanoski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.