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

Radovich, 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 Radovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Radovich in America

Radovich is the 25601st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Radovich surname appeared 964 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 Radovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Radovich 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 Radovich

The surname Radovich is of Croatian origin, derived from the Slavic word "rad," meaning "joy" or "happiness." It is believed to have originated in the region of Dalmatia, a historical region along the Adriatic coast of Croatia.

The earliest recorded instances of the Radovich surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical records from the Dalmatian region. One notable mention is in the 1587 tax records of the city of Split, where several individuals with the surname Radovich are listed as landowners and merchants.

In the 17th century, the Radovich family gained prominence in the city of Dubrovnik, which was then an independent republic. A notable figure from this period was Nikola Radovich (1620-1687), a successful merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Dubrovnik to several European courts.

The Radovich surname also has connections to the island of Korčula, located in the Adriatic Sea off the Dalmatian coast. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled on the island, and several members achieved distinction in various fields. One such individual was Petar Radovich (1725-1803), a renowned shipbuilder and naval architect who designed and constructed numerous vessels for the Dubrovnik maritime fleet.

As the Radovich family dispersed throughout the Balkans and beyond, the surname underwent various spelling variations, including Radovic, Radowich, and Radowitsch. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Ivan Radovich (1845-1912), a prominent lawyer and politician from Montenegro who played a crucial role in the country's independence movement.

Another prominent individual with the Radovich surname was Aleksandar Radovich (1892-1976), a Serbian-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the Balkan region and its history. His works, such as "The Balkan Trilogy," provided valuable insights into the cultural and political landscape of the region during the early 20th century.

While the Radovich surname is primarily associated with Croatia and the surrounding Balkan region, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Throughout its history, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, politicians, and entrepreneurs, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Radovich

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

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

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