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

Otradovec, 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 Otradovec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Otradovec in America

Otradovec is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Otradovec surname appeared 294 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 Otradovec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Otradovec 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 Otradovec

The surname Otradovec originates from Slovenia, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slovenian word "otraditi," meaning "to rejuvenate" or "to revive." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in healing practices or those who possessed a revitalizing presence within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Otradovec surname can be found in a document from the village of Kamnik, dating back to 1587. This document references an individual named Janez Otradovec, who was a landowner and respected member of the local community.

In the 18th century, the name Otradovec appeared in various records from the regions of Carniola and Lower Styria, which were part of the Habsburg monarchy at the time. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Otradovetz" or "Otradowetz," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One notable bearer of the Otradovec surname was Matija Otradovec (1770-1842), a Slovenian scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Slovenian language. He authored several works on Slovenian grammar and was instrumental in promoting the use of the Slovenian language in educational settings.

Another individual of note was Marija Otradovec (1832-1891), a Slovenian writer and poet who gained recognition for her poetic works exploring themes of love, nature, and national identity. Her poems were widely published in literary journals and anthologies of her time.

In the late 19th century, the Otradovec surname can be found in records from the town of Idrija, which was known for its mercury mines. Janez Otradovec (1855-1927) was a prominent figure in the mining industry, serving as the chief engineer of the Idrija Mercury Mine for several decades.

During the 20th century, the Otradovec name gained further recognition with the birth of Franc Otradovec (1912-1988), a Slovenian actor and theater director. He was renowned for his performances in both classical and contemporary plays, and his contributions to the development of Slovenian theater were widely acknowledged.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Ema Otradovec (1928-2005), a Slovenian artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited internationally. Her sculptures, often inspired by nature and the human form, were celebrated for their unique style and skilled craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Otradovec

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

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

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