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

Novosad, 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 Novosad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novosad in America

Novosad is the 30825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Novosad surname appeared 755 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 Novosad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Novosad 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 Novosad

The surname NOVOSAD originated in Ukraine and the surrounding regions during the 16th century. It is derived from the Slavic words "novyi" meaning "new" and "sad" meaning "garden" or "orchard." The name likely referred to someone who established or owned a new garden or orchard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NOVOSAD surname can be found in the Cossack registers of the Zaporizhian Host from the late 16th century. These registers documented the names of Cossacks who served in the military formations that played a significant role in the history of Ukraine.

In the 17th century, the NOVOSAD name appeared in various church records and documents from the region around the city of Poltava in central Ukraine. This area was known for its fertile lands and thriving agricultural communities, making the name's connection to gardening and orchards quite fitting.

A notable figure bearing the NOVOSAD surname was Ivan Novosad, a prominent Cossack leader and military commander who lived in the late 17th century. He participated in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule and played a key role in the struggles for Ukrainian autonomy and independence.

Another historically significant individual with the NOVOSAD surname was Hryhoriy Novosad, a renowned Ukrainian writer and poet who lived in the 19th century. He was born in 1834 and is celebrated for his contributions to the development of modern Ukrainian literature and the preservation of folk traditions.

In the early 20th century, Mykola Novosad (1892-1975) gained recognition as a prominent figure in the Ukrainian cooperative movement. He worked tirelessly to establish and promote agricultural cooperatives, empowering farmers and rural communities across Ukraine.

Oleksandr Novosad (1918-1985) was a notable Ukrainian artist and painter whose works captured the beauty of the Ukrainian countryside and traditional life. His paintings remain highly regarded and are displayed in various art museums and galleries throughout Ukraine.

Throughout its history, the NOVOSAD surname has been associated with agricultural communities, gardening, and a deep connection to the land. While its origins can be traced back to the 16th century in Ukraine, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novosad

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

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

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