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

Opet, 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 Opet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Opet in America

Opet is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Opet surname appeared 102 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 Opet.

The history of the last name Opet

The surname OPET is of Croatian origin, originating in the coastal region of Dalmatia in the early 15th century. It is derived from the Dalmatian word "opet," meaning "again" or "once more," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was born after a previous child had died.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OPET can be found in the birth records of the town of Trogir, near Split, in 1423, where a child named Ivan Opet was born to parents Marko and Kata. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that period.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Jure Opet (1562-1637) was a prominent merchant and shipowner in the city of Dubrovnik, known for his extensive trade routes throughout the Mediterranean. His success and influence contributed to the name's recognition within the region.

The OPET surname also appeared in the records of the Venetian Republic, which controlled parts of Dalmatia during the 15th and 16th centuries. One such record from 1578 mentions a sailor named Nikola Opet, who served on a Venetian merchant vessel trading in the Adriatic Sea.

In the 18th century, a prominent Croatian poet and playwright named Antun Opet (1723-1789) gained recognition for his works celebrating the Croatian language and culture. His contributions to literature further cemented the name's place in Croatian history.

Another notable figure with the OPET surname was Ivan Opet (1801-1871), a Croatian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the Croatian National Revival movement of the 19th century. He advocated for the preservation of Croatian identity and language rights during the period of Hungarian and Austrian rule.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence and historical significance of the surname OPET within the Croatian cultural and historical landscape, spanning several centuries and encompassing various professions and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Opet

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

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

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