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

Milanović, 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 Milanović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milanović in America

Milanović is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milanović surname appeared 316 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 Milanović.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milanović 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 Milanović

The surname Milanovic is derived from the Slavic word "Milan" which means "gracious" or "favored". This name originated in the Balkans region, primarily in modern-day Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Milanovic can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Dalmatia, which was then part of the Republic of Venice. Historical records from this period indicate that the name was associated with noble families and landowners in this area.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Balkans in the 15th to 19th centuries, the Milanovic name gained prominence among Serbian and Croatian communities. Several notable figures with this surname emerged during this time, including Miloš Milanović (1635-1711), a Serbian warrior and leader who fought against the Ottoman forces.

In the 18th century, the Milanovic name appeared in the records of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, particularly in the regions of Vojvodina and Slavonia. One prominent individual from this era was Jovan Milanović (1754-1828), a Serbian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Serbian literature.

As the Milanovic family spread across the Balkans, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Milanovich, Milanovič, and Milanowicz. These variations were influenced by the languages and cultures of the regions where the name was adopted.

Another notable figure with the surname Milanovic was Petar Milanović (1888-1941), a Croatian politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of the Banovina of Croatia from 1939 to 1941.

During the 20th century, the Milanovic name gained international recognition with individuals like Branko Milanović (born 1953), a Serbian-American economist and author known for his work on income inequality and globalization.

Overall, the surname Milanovic has a rich history rooted in the Balkans region, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milanović

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

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

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