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

Niksich, 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 Niksich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niksich in America

Niksich is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niksich surname appeared 147 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 Niksich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niksich 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 Niksich

The surname NIKSICH is of Croatian origin, originating from the region of Dalmatia on the Adriatic coast. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "nìkši" which means "the lower one" or "the shorter one." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone of shorter stature.

Variations of the surname include Niksic, Nikšić, and Nikšič, reflecting different spellings and accents. The town of Nikšić in modern-day Montenegro is likely named after this surname, as it was historically part of the Croatian-Dalmatian region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the NIKSICH surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik) from the 15th century. In 1487, a merchant named Petar Niksich is listed as conducting trade with the Italian city-states.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of this surname was Mihovil Niksich (c. 1510-1575), a Croatian poet and writer from the city of Split. His works were influential in the development of the Croatian Renaissance literature.

During the 17th century, the NIKSICH surname appears in church records and land registries across Dalmatia, indicating the spread of the name throughout the region. One notable figure from this period was Jure Niksich (1640-1718), a Catholic priest and theologian from Makarska.

In the 19th century, Petar Niksich (1801-1879) was a prominent Croatian politician and writer who advocated for the Croatian national revival movement. He served as the mayor of Split and played a significant role in the Illyrian movement.

Another notable bearer of the NIKSICH surname was Ivana Niksich (1857-1924), a Croatian educator and women's rights activist from Dubrovnik. She established one of the first schools for girls in the region and campaigned for gender equality in education.

While the NIKSICH surname is relatively uncommon outside of Croatia and neighboring regions, it has a rich historical significance rooted in the Dalmatian coastal areas and the cultural heritage of the Croatian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niksich

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

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

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