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

Kristovich, 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 Kristovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kristovich in America

Kristovich is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kristovich surname appeared 151 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 Kristovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kristovich 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 Kristovich

The surname Kristovich originated in Croatia, a country located in Southeastern Europe. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century when it was derived from the personal name Kristo, a Croatian variant of the Greek name Christos, meaning "anointed one" or "Christ." This personal name was likely adopted by early Christians in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Kristovich can be found in the historical archives of Dubrovnik, a coastal city in southern Croatia. In a document dated 1487, a merchant named Ivan Kristovich was mentioned as a prominent figure in the city's maritime trade.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Kristovich family established itself as a respected lineage in the region of Dalmatia, particularly in the towns of Split and Trogir. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, including Matija Kristovich (1568-1631), a renowned scholar and poet who authored several works in Latin and Croatian.

In the 18th century, the Kristovich surname spread beyond the borders of Croatia as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe. One such individual was Petar Kristovich (1722-1789), a military officer who served in the Austrian Empire's army during the Seven Years' War.

As the 19th century dawned, the Kristovich name continued to gain prominence in various fields. Jakov Kristovich (1834-1912) was a prominent Croatian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the Illyrian Movement, which aimed to unite the South Slavic peoples under a common cultural and political identity.

Another notable figure was Marija Kristovich (1878-1956), a renowned Croatian painter and sculptor who was part of the Naïve Art movement. Her works, which often depicted scenes from rural life, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and folk-inspired themes.

Throughout history, the Kristovich surname has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling, such as Kristović, Kristovič, and Kristovich. These variations reflect the diverse linguistic influences and regional dialects within Croatia and the broader Slavic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kristovich

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

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

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