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

Rajković, 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 Rajković surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rajković in America

Rajković is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rajković surname appeared 144 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 Rajković.

The history of the last name Rajković

The surname Rajkovic originated in the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe, specifically in the present-day countries of Serbia and Croatia. It traces its roots back to the Slavic language and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period.

The name Rajkovic is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name of an ancestor or father figure. The root of the name is likely "Rajko," which is a diminutive form of the Slavic name "Radoslav" or "Radomir," both of which carry meanings related to joy, happiness, and peace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rajkovic can be found in historical documents from the 14th century, during the reign of the Serbian Empire under Stefan Dusan. The name appears in records of land ownership and taxation, suggesting that it was associated with a family of notable status or landholders.

In the 15th century, the name Rajkovic is mentioned in manuscripts detailing the battles between the Serbian forces and the Ottoman Empire. It is believed that some individuals bearing this surname fought valiantly against the Ottoman invasion, although specific details are scarce.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Rajkovic became more widespread in various regions of the Balkans, including parts of modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Macedonia. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Nikola Rajkovic (1888-1957), a Serbian writer and journalist known for his contributions to Serbian literature.
2. Predrag Rajkovic (born 1986), a Serbian professional footballer who has played for several clubs in Europe, including Maccabi Tel Aviv and Reims.
3. Marija Rajkovic (1890-1957), a Serbian painter and one of the first female artists to gain recognition in the country.
4. Radovan Rajkovic (born 1955), a Serbian politician and former member of the National Assembly of Serbia.
5. Nikola Rajkovic (1931-2008), a Croatian actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the latter half of the 20th century.

It's worth noting that variations in spelling and pronunciation of the surname Rajkovic may exist due to regional dialects and historical migrations. For example, some alternative spellings include Rajković, Rajkovič, and Rajkowicz.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rajković

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

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

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