2000
#89,172
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 193
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Radanovich
A surname of Croatian or Serbian origin meaning "hard worker" or "industrious".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 194 Americans carry the last name Radanovich. That puts it at #110,961 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,766,775 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Radanovich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
194
1 in 1,766,775
Census rank
#110,961
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
169
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 169 bearers of the surname Radanovich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 110961st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Radanovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Radanovich
The surname Radanovich has its origins in the Balkan region, particularly in Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.
The name Radanovich is derived from the Slavic personal name Radan, which is a combination of the Slavic root "rad" meaning "joy" or "happiness" and the suffix "-an" indicating possession or origin. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who brought joy or was associated with happiness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Radanovich can be found in the Venetian archives from the 16th century, where it was mentioned in reference to individuals from the Dalmatian region, which was under Venetian control at the time.
In the 17th century, the name Radanovich appeared in church records and census documents from the town of Dubrovnik, which was a prominent maritime republic in the Adriatic Sea. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region by that time.
One notable individual with the surname Radanovich was Marko Radanovich, a Croatian poet and playwright who lived in the 18th century (1720-1784). He is known for his contributions to the development of Croatian literature and his works that explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism.
Another prominent figure with the Radanovich surname was Jovan Radanović, a Serbian military commander and politician who lived in the late 19th century (1836-1904). He played a significant role in the Serbian struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire and served as the Minister of War for the Kingdom of Serbia.
In the 20th century, Borivoje Radanović (1908-1985) was a Serbian painter and art critic who played a crucial role in the development of modern Serbian art. His works often explored themes of social and political commentary, and he was recognized for his unique style and contributions to the art world.
Milena Radanović (1932-2011) was a Croatian actress and theater director who had a prolific career in both film and stage productions. She was widely acclaimed for her performances in various productions and received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.
Lastly, Miloš Radanović (born 1976) is a contemporary Serbian writer and journalist who has gained recognition for his novels, short stories, and essays. His works often explore themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of human relationships, and he has received several literary awards for his contributions to Serbian literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Radanovich
Among Census respondents with the surname Radanovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Radanovich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Radanovich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.2% · 139
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 14
- Two or more races3.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.0% · 5
- Black or African American1.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Radanovich
Radanovich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#85,659
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 218
+25 bearers (+13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 3,513 places
2020
#110,961
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 169
-49 bearers (-22.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 25,302 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #89,172 | 193 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #85,659 | 218 | 0.07 | +25 bearers (+13.0%) | Up 3,513 places |
| 2020 | #110,961 | 169 | 0.06 | -49 bearers (-22.5%) | Down 25,302 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Radanovich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,659 | #110,961 | -29.5% |
| Count | 218 | 169 | -22.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -19.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Radanovich bearers went from 218 to 169 (-22.5% change). The surname moved down 25,302 positions in the national ranking, going from #85,659 to #110,961.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Radanovich
FAQ
Radanovich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Radanovich?
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the surname Radanovich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,766,775 residents.
How common is Radanovich?
Radanovich ranks #110,961 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 169 people with the surname Radanovich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (194), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Radanovich.
Has Radanovich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Radanovich went from 218 recorded bearers to 169. That is a decrease of 49 (-22.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #85,659 to #110,961.
What does the Census say about the background of Radanovich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Radanovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Radanovich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.2% (139 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Radanovich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.2%), Hispanic (8.3%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Radanovich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Radanovich mean?
A surname of Croatian or Serbian origin meaning "hard worker" or "industrious". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Radanovich (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Radanovich?
Want to know how common the surname Radanovich is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.