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

Meholic, 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 Meholic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meholic in America

Meholic is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meholic surname appeared 119 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 Meholic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meholic 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 Meholic

The surname MEHOLIC has its origins in the Slovenian region of what is now Slovenia and Croatia. It is derived from the Slavic word "meho", which means "fur" or "pelt". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with furs or pelts, perhaps as a trader, tanner, or furrier.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the 16th century in the towns of Novo Mesto and Kranj, which were part of the Duchy of Carniola at that time. Some variations in spelling include Meholich, Meholich, and Meholić.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the MEHOLIC surname was Janez Meholic (1642-1718), a Slovenian priest and writer who authored several religious texts and sermons. His works provide valuable insights into the language and culture of the Slovenian people during that era.

Another individual of note was Franc Meholic (1783-1859), a Slovenian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Slovenian national awakening movement in the early 19th century. He advocated for the use of the Slovenian language in education and government, and his efforts contributed to the preservation of Slovenian cultural identity.

In the late 19th century, a man named Anton Meholic (1858-1932) was a prominent architect in the city of Ljubljana, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He designed several notable buildings that still stand today, including the Narodni Dom (National Hall) and the Church of St. Peter in Ljubljana.

Moving into the 20th century, a notable figure was Matija Meholic (1901-1987), a Slovenian painter and illustrator who was known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are held in several art galleries and museums throughout Slovenia.

Finally, in more recent times, the name MEHOLIC gained international recognition through the achievements of Marko Meholic (1974-present), a Slovenian basketball player who played professionally in Europe and the NBA. He represented Slovenia in several international competitions and was a key member of the Slovenian national team.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meholic

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

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

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