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

Novosel, 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 Novosel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novosel in America

Novosel is the 26339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Novosel surname appeared 927 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 Novosel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Novosel 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 Novosel

The surname Novosel originates from Croatia, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Slavic word "nov," meaning "new," and "sel," which translates to "village" or "settlement." This combination suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who established new villages or relocate

d to newly founded settlements.

The earliest recorded instances of the Novosel surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various historical documents and manuscripts from the Croatian regions. One notable example is the mention of a certain Petar Novosel in a land registry from the city of Dubrovnik, dated 1387.

In the following centuries, the name Novosel gained prominence across various regions of Croatia. The town of Novoselec, located in the Međimurje County, is believed to have derived its name from the Novosel surname, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in the area.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Novosel surname was Nikola Novosel, a Croatian nobleman who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the region and served as a military commander during the Croatian-Ottoman Wars.

Another notable figure was Juraj Novosel, a 17th-century Croatian writer and poet. His works, which included religious texts and poetry, contributed significantly to the development of Croatian literature during that period.

In the 19th century, Matija Novosel, a Croatian politician and lawyer, played a crucial role in the Croatian National Revival movement. He advocated for the preservation of Croatian culture and language rights within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Moving into the 20th century, Josip Novosel was a renowned Croatian sculptor and artist. His works, which included numerous public monuments and sculptures, can be found throughout Croatia and beyond.

Lastly, Marijan Novosel, a Croatian football player, gained recognition for his illustrious career in the 1980s and 1990s. He represented the Croatian national team and played for several prominent clubs, including Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split.

While the Novosel surname is primarily concentrated in Croatia, it has also spread to other regions through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the Croatian lands, where it has held a significant presence for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novosel

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

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

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