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

Jurkovic, 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 Jurkovic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurkovic in America

Jurkovic is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurkovic surname appeared 361 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 Jurkovic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurkovic 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 Jurkovic

The surname Jurkovic originated in Croatia, a country located in the Balkans region of Southeastern Europe. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century, though its exact origins are somewhat uncertain.

One theory suggests that the name is derived from the Slavic root "jur," which means "swift" or "agile." This could indicate that the surname was initially given to someone known for their speed or dexterity. Another possibility is that it is a patronymic form of the personal name Juraj or George, which was a common name in the region.

In its early iterations, the name may have been spelled slightly differently, such as Jurković or Yurković, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions. These variations were common in the days before standardized spelling became widespread.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Jurkovic surname can be found in Croatian historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries. For example, a man named Ivan Jurkovic was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Varaždin in 1587.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Jurkovic. One such figure was Stjepan Jurkovic (1844-1915), a Croatian architect and teacher who designed several buildings in Zagreb, including the Croatian National Theatre.

Another was Vesna Jurkovic (1949-2022), a Croatian actress and theater director who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was also the founder of the Teatar &TD theater company in Zagreb.

In the 19th century, a man named Matija Jurkovic (1824-1891) served as a bishop in the Catholic Church in Croatia, overseeing the Diocese of Đakovo from 1874 until his death.

Josip Jurkovic (1858-1919) was a Croatian painter and art teacher who was known for his landscapes and portraits. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and later taught at the School of Arts and Crafts in Zagreb.

Finally, Nikola Jurkovic (1893-1942) was a Croatian politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Zagreb from 1939 to 1942, during the period of the Independent State of Croatia.

While these are just a few examples, the Jurkovic surname has a rich history in Croatia and has been associated with various notable figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurkovic

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

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

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