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

Nukić, 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 Nukić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nukić in America

Nukić is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nukić surname appeared 207 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 Nukić.

The history of the last name Nukić

The surname Nukic is of Bosnian origin, originating in the Balkans region of southeastern Europe during the late medieval period. It is derived from the medieval Slavic word "nuk," which means "grandson" or "descendant." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to distinguish different branches of a family, with the Nukic line being descendants of a particular patriarch.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ottoman tax records (defter) from the 16th century, where several individuals with the surname Nukic are listed as residents of villages in the region around Sarajevo, the capital of present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Mehmed Nukic is mentioned in the chronicles of the Ottoman Empire as a trusted advisor to the Grand Vizier Kara Mustafa Pasha during the Vienna campaign of 1683. Unfortunately, little is known about his life beyond this brief reference.

During the 19th century, as the Balkans region underwent a period of national awakening and cultural renaissance, the surname Nukic became more prominent. One of the most celebrated individuals bearing this name was Osman Nukic, a renowned poet and playwright born in Sarajevo in 1831. His works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Bosnia, played a significant role in shaping the nascent Bosnian national identity.

Another notable figure from this era was Fatima Nukic, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first schools for girls in Sarajevo in 1858. Her efforts to promote education and emancipation for women were groundbreaking for the time.

In the early 20th century, a prominent military figure named Mustafa Nukic gained recognition for his role in the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913, serving as a commander in the Bosnian contingent of the Ottoman army.

While the surname Nukic has its roots in the Balkans, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, it remains most prevalent in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as neighboring countries like Serbia and Croatia, where individuals with this surname continue to contribute to various fields, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nukić

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

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 Nukić 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.

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

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