2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mircovich
A surname originating from the former Yugoslavia region indicating someone's ancestor was from a town or village called Mirco.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Mircovich. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mircovich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Mircovich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mircovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mircovich
The surname Mircovich originates from the Slavic region of Eastern Europe, with its earliest known roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Slavic word "mir," meaning peace or world, combined with the Slavic suffix "-ovich," indicating patronymic descent. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone whose father or ancestor was associated with peace or global affairs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mircovich name can be found in a Croatian census record from the late 15th century, where it was spelled "Myrcovych." This variation likely arose due to the influence of local dialects and regional spelling conventions at the time. Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings, such as "Mircovici," "Mircovici," and "Mircovich," before settling into its modern form.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Ivan Mircovich (c. 1520-1592) was a prominent merchant and diplomat in the Republic of Ragusa (present-day Dubrovnik, Croatia). He is documented to have played a significant role in facilitating trade and diplomatic relations between the republic and neighboring countries.
Another historically significant individual was Petar Mircovich (1677-1744), a Serbian Orthodox priest and scholar who authored several theological texts and contributed to the preservation of Serbian cultural heritage during the Ottoman rule in the Balkans.
The 18th century saw the rise of Marija Mircovich (1720-1798), a Serbian noblewoman and philanthropist known for her patronage of education and support for underprivileged communities. Her legacy includes the establishment of several schools and charitable institutions in the region.
In the realm of literature, Mikhail Mircovich (1835-1905) was a renowned Russian poet and playwright whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetic anthology, "Verses of the Heart," published in 1875, gained widespread acclaim and influenced subsequent generations of Russian writers.
During the late 19th century, a notable figure named Djordje Mircovich (1856-1918) emerged as a prominent Serbian military officer and strategist. He played a crucial role in the Balkan Wars and was widely respected for his tactical expertise and leadership on the battlefield.
It is important to note that while these historical examples provide insights into the Mircovich surname's origins and its bearers' contributions throughout various eras, the name's contemporary distribution and prevalence may have evolved significantly over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mircovich
Among Census respondents with the surname Mircovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Mircovich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mircovich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mircovich
Mircovich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+16 bearers (+13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,104 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-10 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,484 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+13.9%) | Up 5,104 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 11,484 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mircovich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #141,309 | -8.8% |
| Count | 131 | 121 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mircovich bearers went from 131 to 121 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 11,484 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #141,309.
FAQ
Mircovich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mircovich?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Mircovich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Mircovich?
Mircovich ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Mircovich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mircovich.
Has Mircovich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mircovich went from 131 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 10 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Mircovich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mircovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mircovich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mircovich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (9.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mircovich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mircovich mean?
A surname originating from the former Yugoslavia region indicating someone's ancestor was from a town or village called Mirco. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mircovich (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Mircovich?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.