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

Mujkić, 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 Mujkić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mujkić in America

Mujkić is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mujkić surname appeared 271 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 Mujkić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mujkić 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 Mujkić

The surname Mujkic originates from Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. This Slavic name is derived from the diminutive form of the given name Mujo, a variant of the Turkish name Muhammed or Mehmed, which was commonly adopted by Bosnian Muslims during the Ottoman rule in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mujkic surname appears in the Defter-i-Mufassal, a tax register compiled by the Ottoman authorities in the late 15th century. This document lists several individuals bearing the name Mujkic, primarily concentrated in the central and northern regions of Bosnia.

The name's association with Islam and its Turkish influence are evident in its linguistic origins. The suffix "-ic" is a Slavic patronymic, indicating the surname's development from a given name or a nickname. This pattern was common among Bosnian families who embraced Islam during the Ottoman occupation.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Mujkic. One of the earliest recorded is Husein Mujkic (1512-1572), a prominent military commander who served in the Ottoman army during the 16th century. His exploits were documented in various Ottoman chronicles of the time.

Another prominent figure was Mehmed Mujkic (1795-1868), a Bosnian writer and scholar who contributed significantly to the preservation of Bosnian literature and culture. His works, including poetry and historical accounts, shed light on the sociocultural landscape of Bosnia during the 19th century.

In the modern era, Ismet Mujkic (1912-1994) gained recognition as a notable Bosnian writer and playwright. His plays and novels explored the complexities of Bosnian society and the struggles faced by its people during the turbulent periods of the 20th century.

The name Mujkic has also been associated with several places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For instance, the village of Mujkići, located in the central region of the country, likely derived its name from the presence of families bearing this surname in the area.

Variations in the spelling of the surname can be observed, such as Mujkić, Mujkic, or Mujkič, reflecting regional linguistic differences and historical influences. However, the core elements of the name remain consistent, reflecting its deep-rooted ties to Bosnian history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mujkić

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

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

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