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

Pavich, 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 Pavich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pavich in America

Pavich is the 35203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pavich surname appeared 640 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 Pavich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pavich 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 Pavich

The surname Pavich is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in Croatia and Serbia. It is derived from the Slavic word "pav," which means "peacock." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who either bred or traded in peacocks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pavich can be found in a medieval Croatian manuscript from the 13th century, where it is spelled as "Pavic." This document mentions a landowner named Ivan Pavic who owned a sizeable estate in the region of Dalmatia.

During the 15th century, the name Pavich appears in several historical records from the region of Slavonia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Hungary. One notable individual was Marko Pavich, a military commander who fought against the Ottoman Turks in the Battle of Mohács in 1526.

In the 17th century, the name Pavich was associated with a prominent Serbian family from the city of Novi Sad. The family became known for their involvement in the Serbian Orthodox Church, and several members served as bishops and archbishops. One of the most renowned figures was Jovan Pavich (1636-1718), who was the Archbishop of Karlovci and played a significant role in the Serbian national revival.

Another notable bearer of the surname Pavich was Atanasije Pavich (1769-1826), a Serbian writer and linguist who contributed greatly to the development of the Serbian language. He published several works on Serbian grammar and translated literary works from other languages.

In the 19th century, the name Pavich gained recognition in the field of art and literature. Milorad Pavich (1845-1912) was a renowned Serbian painter who specialized in portraiture and historical scenes. His works are displayed in several galleries and museums across Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

While the surname Pavich has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Slavic regions, where it has a rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pavich

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

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

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