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

Pajić, 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 Pajić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pajić in America

Pajić is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pajić surname appeared 178 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 Pajić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pajić 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 Pajić

The surname Pajic originated from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in present-day Croatia and Serbia. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Slavic root word "pajka," which means "spider" or "web." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation related to weaving or spinning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pajic can be found in the Dubrovnik Republic archives, dating back to the 14th century. A merchant named Nikola Pajic was mentioned in a trade document from 1382. The name also appeared in various church records and property deeds from the surrounding regions during that time period.

In the 16th century, a prominent Croatian noble named Ivan Pajic was known for his military exploits against the Ottoman Empire. He was born in 1520 and served as a commander in the Croatian-Slavonian military frontier. His bravery and leadership were widely acknowledged, and he played a crucial role in defending the Croatian territories from Ottoman invasions.

Another notable figure with the surname Pajic was Marko Pajic, a Serbian poet and playwright who lived in the late 18th century. Born in 1765 in the town of Sremski Karlovci, he made significant contributions to the development of Serbian literature and theater. His plays, such as "The Tragedy of Slobodan," were widely acclaimed and influenced the cultural renaissance of the Serbian people.

During the 19th century, the Pajic surname was found in various parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, including present-day Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. One example is Jovan Pajic, a Serbian politician and writer who was born in 1818 in Novi Sad. He played a prominent role in the Serbian National Movement and advocated for the rights of Serbs within the Empire.

Another notable figure with the Pajic surname was Miloš Pajic, a Serbian painter and art professor who lived from 1845 to 1921. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and later taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade. His works, primarily landscapes and portraits, contributed significantly to the development of Serbian art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the Pajic surname can be found across various regions of Eastern Europe, its origins can be traced back to the medieval Slavic territories, where it was likely associated with occupations related to weaving or spinning. The name has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, including merchants, military leaders, writers, politicians, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pajić

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

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

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