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

Nedeljković, 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 Nedeljković surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nedeljković in America

Nedeljković is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nedeljković surname appeared 151 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 Nedeljković.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nedeljković 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 Nedeljković

The surname Nedeljkovic has its origins in Serbia and Montenegro, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 15th century. It is derived from the Slavic words "nedelja," meaning Sunday, and the patronymic suffix "-ovic," indicating "son of." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person or family associated with Sundays or a specific event or activity that took place on that day.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nedeljkovic can be found in the Ottoman tax registers, known as the "defter," from the 16th century. These records documented the names of individuals living in the regions under Ottoman rule, providing valuable insights into the historical distribution of surnames like Nedeljkovic.

During the Serbian Empire, the Nedeljkovic family played a prominent role, with several notable figures bearing this surname. One such individual was Stefan Nedeljkovic, a military commander and nobleman who lived in the late 14th century and served under the Serbian ruler Prince Lazar. Another distinguished Nedeljkovic was Vuk Nedeljkovic, a renowned Serbian painter and icon-maker who lived in the 16th century and was celebrated for his religious artworks adorning churches throughout the region.

In the 17th century, a significant figure named Djordje Nedeljkovic rose to prominence as a Serbian merchant and diplomat. He established trade routes and facilitated economic relations between Serbia and other European nations, contributing to the country's economic development during that period.

The early 19th century saw the emergence of Sava Nedeljkovic, a highly regarded Serbian educator and linguist. He played a pivotal role in the development of the Serbian language and the promotion of education, authoring numerous textbooks and contributing to the standardization of the Serbian literary language.

Throughout history, variations of the name Nedeljkovic have been documented, including Nedeljković, Nedelković, and Nedelјković, reflecting regional differences in spelling and pronunciation. Additionally, some place names in Serbia, such as the village of Nedelјkovo, are believed to have been influenced by or derived from this surname, further underscoring its deep roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nedeljković

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

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

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