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

Omerović, 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 Omerović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omerović in America

Omerović is the 31656th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omerović surname appeared 730 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 Omerović.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omerović 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 Omerović

The surname Omerovic is of Bosnian origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Arabic name Omar, which was commonly used among the Muslim population of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Ottoman period. The suffix "-vic" is a Slavic patronymic, indicating "son of" or "descendant of."

The earliest recorded instances of the Omerovic surname can be found in various Ottoman tax registers and census records from the 16th and 17th centuries. These documents provide valuable insights into the geographic distribution of the name, primarily concentrated in the central and eastern regions of modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina.

One notable historical reference is the mention of an Omerovic family in the town of Travnik, which served as the capital of the Ottoman Province of Bosnia from 1699 to 1850. This family was known for their involvement in local governance and intellectual pursuits during the 18th century.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Omerovic surname was Osman Omerovic, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the late 16th century. His literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the natural world, were highly regarded in his time and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Bosnia.

Another notable figure was Fatima Omerovic, who lived in the late 17th century. She was a skilled calligrapher and illuminator, renowned for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works that adorned various religious manuscripts and architectural elements throughout the region.

In the 19th century, Mehmed Omerovic gained recognition as a prominent merchant and philanthropist. He played a significant role in the economic development of Sarajevo, establishing several successful trading enterprises and supporting various charitable initiatives within the city.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Mustafa Omerovic emerged as a respected literary figure and advocate for educational reform. His writings and activism aimed to promote literacy and modern educational practices, paving the way for significant advancements in the region's educational landscape.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Hajra Omerovic made her mark as one of the first Bosnian women to pursue higher education and engage in political activism. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a crucial role in the growing feminist movement within Bosnia and Herzegovina during that period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omerović

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

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

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