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

Prodanović, 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 Prodanović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prodanović in America

Prodanović is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prodanović surname appeared 116 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 Prodanović.

The history of the last name Prodanović

The surname Prodanovic is of Serbian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the Balkan region. It is derived from the Serbian word "prodanac," which translates to "one who comes from the village or area of Prodanac." The name is believed to have originated in the region now known as Serbia, Montenegro, and parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Prodanovic can be found in the 1389 Ravanica Charter, a medieval Serbian document that listed the names of several prominent individuals, including a certain Dobrosav Prodanovic. This document provides evidence that the name was in use during the reign of Prince Lazar Hrebeljanovic, a significant figure in Serbian history.

During the 15th century, the surname Prodanovic appeared in various records and manuscripts, particularly those related to the Serbian Orthodox Church. For instance, a monk named Jovan Prodanovic was mentioned in the 1498 Charter of Monastery Hilandar on Mount Athos, Greece.

In the 16th century, the name Prodanovic gained further prominence with the birth of Sava Prodanovic (1530-1590), a notable Serbian diplomat and writer who served as a secretary to the Patriarch of Pec. His works, including translations and historical writings, shed light on the cultural and political landscape of his time.

Another prominent figure bearing the Prodanovic surname was Jovan Prodanovic (1720-1789), a Serbian painter and iconographer who made significant contributions to the art and culture of the Serbian Orthodox Church. His frescoes and icons can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout Serbia and the Balkans.

In the 19th century, Mihailo Prodanovic (1810-1878) gained recognition as a Serbian writer, poet, and translator. His works played a significant role in the development of Serbian literature and the promotion of Serbian culture during the National Revival period.

Throughout history, variations of the name Prodanovic have appeared, such as Prodanov, Prodanovici, and Prodanovich, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Serbian village or area of Prodanac.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prodanović

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

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

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