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

Kovačić, 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 Kovačić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kovačić in America

Kovačić is the 25381st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kovačić surname appeared 975 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 Kovačić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kovačić 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 Kovačić

The surname Kovacic is of Croatian origin, derived from the Slavic word "kovač" meaning "blacksmith" or "smith". It is believed to have originated in the 14th century or earlier, when the occupation of blacksmithing was a respected and essential trade in Croatian villages and towns.

The name Kovacic was initially concentrated in the regions of Dalmatia, Istria, and parts of modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Croatian communities flourished. Over time, it spread to other parts of Croatia and neighboring Slavic countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kovacic can be found in a 15th-century document from the city of Dubrovnik, where a family bearing the surname is mentioned. In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the Croatian region of Istria.

A notable bearer of the Kovacic name was Ivan Kovacic (1598-1669), a Croatian writer and philosopher who authored several works on ethics and philosophy. His literary contributions helped shape the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 18th century, the name Kovacic gained prominence in the region of Lika, where a family of that name held significant landholdings and influenced local affairs. Nikola Kovacic (1730-1805), a member of this family, was a respected military leader who served in the Austrian Habsburg army.

In the 19th century, Ante Kovacic (1854-1889) emerged as a prominent Croatian novelist and playwright. His works, which explored social issues and critiqued the ruling classes, played a significant role in the development of Croatian literature and national identity.

Another notable figure with the Kovacic surname was Matija Kovacic (1882-1968), a Croatian physicist and inventor. He is credited with developing the first successful electric log splitter, which revolutionized the forestry industry.

While the name Kovacic has its roots in Croatia, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying with them the legacy of their Croatian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kovačić

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

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

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