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

Radošević, 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 Radošević surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Radošević in America

Radošević is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Radošević surname appeared 173 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 Radošević.

We can also compare 2010 data for Radošević 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 Radošević

The surname Radosevic originates from Croatia, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Slavic root word "radost," meaning joy or happiness, combined with the possessive suffix "-evic," indicating ownership or belonging. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone known for their joyful disposition or a person associated with a place called Radost.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Radosevic can be traced back to a Croatian census record from the year 1590, listing a family with this surname residing in the coastal town of Zadar. Historical records also show that a prominent figure named Petar Radosevic served as a military commander during the Croatian-Ottoman Wars in the late 16th century, playing a crucial role in defending the city of Split from Ottoman invasion.

In the 18th century, the name Radosevic appeared in various church records and land ownership documents in the regions of Dalmatia and Slavonia, indicating the spread of the surname across different parts of Croatia. One notable individual from this period was Ivan Radosevic, a respected scholar and author who published several works on Croatian history and culture in the early 1800s.

As Croatian immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the surname Radosevic traveled with them. In the late 19th century, a family bearing this name established themselves in the United States, with records showing a Marko Radosevic arriving in New York City in 1892. Another prominent figure was Ante Radosevic, a Croatian-American writer and journalist active in the early 20th century, who published several works advocating for Croatian independence and cultural preservation.

Moving into the 20th century, the name Radosevic gained recognition in the field of sports. Stjepan Radosevic, born in 1920 in Zagreb, was a renowned Croatian footballer who played for the national team and several prestigious clubs in the 1940s and 1950s. More recently, Ivica Radosevic, born in 1956, was a successful Croatian basketball player and coach, leading the national team to several international victories in the 1980s and 1990s.

Throughout its history, the surname Radosevic has maintained strong ties to its Croatian roots, reflecting the cultural heritage and resilience of the Croatian people. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its essence remains firmly rooted in the concept of joy and happiness, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have carried it through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Radošević

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

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

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