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

Mujić, 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 Mujić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mujić in America

Mujić is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mujić surname appeared 232 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 Mujić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mujić 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 Mujić

The surname Mujic originated in the Balkans, specifically in the area that is now modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the Ottoman rule over the region, which lasted from the 15th to the 19th century.

The name Mujic is derived from the Turkish word "muji," meaning "bearer of good news" or "evangelist." It is likely that the name was initially given to Muslim converts or their descendants who embraced Islam during the Ottoman era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mujic can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 16th century, which lists various families residing in the town of Mostar. The name is spelled as "Mujić" in this document, indicating that the modern spelling may have evolved over time.

During the Ottoman period, the Mujic family established itself as a prominent clan in the Banja Luka region of present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. Several members of the family held influential positions within the local administration and military.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Hasan Mujic (1705-1782) rose to prominence as a military commander and played a significant role in defending the Ottoman territories against Austrian incursions. His exploits were widely documented in contemporary chronicles.

Another individual of note was Fatima Mujic (1832-1912), who was renowned for her work as a philanthropist and advocate for women's education in the region. She established several schools and orphanages in her hometown of Sarajevo.

The name Mujic continued to be prevalent in Bosnia and Herzegovina throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable bearer was Mustafa Mujic (1871-1944), a renowned poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Bosnian literature.

In the late 20th century, the Mujic surname gained international recognition through the work of Vesna Mujic (1962-present), a celebrated Bosnian-American artist and sculptor. Her works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the globe.

While the Mujic name has its roots in the Balkans, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and significance remain deeply tied to the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mujić

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

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

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