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

Ristic, 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 Ristic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ristic in America

Ristic is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ristic surname appeared 393 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 Ristic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ristic 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 Ristic

The surname Ristic has its origin in the Slavic countries of Eastern Europe, particularly in Serbia. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 15th or 16th century. The name is derived from the Serbian word "rista," which means "Christian" or "believer." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who embraced the Christian faith or were deeply religious.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ristic can be found in the archives of the Serbian Orthodox Church, dating back to the late 16th century. The church records often served as important documentation of family names and lineages during that time period. Some variations of the spelling include "Ristich" and "Ristić."

In the 17th century, the name Ristic appeared in several historical documents related to the Serbian uprising against the Ottoman Empire. Notable figures bearing this surname during this era include Petar Ristic (1612-1681), a prominent Serbian military leader, and Mihailo Ristic (1640-1718), a respected Serbian scholar and writer.

As the centuries progressed, the Ristic surname spread across various regions of the Balkans, particularly in Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name was also found in records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as many Serbs lived within its borders during the 19th century.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Ristic was Jovan Ristic (1831-1899), a Serbian diplomat and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Serbia in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in the formation of the modern Serbian state and was instrumental in the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure was Nikola Ristic (1868-1942), a Serbian poet and writer who was actively involved in the Serbian literary movement of the early 20th century. His works explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Serbian people.

In the realm of sports, Aleksandar Ristic (1891-1967) was a renowned Serbian footballer who played for several prestigious clubs in the early 20th century, including FK Partizan and FK Crvena Zvezda.

The surname Ristic has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Serbia and the surrounding regions. For example, the village of Ristica in central Serbia is believed to have derived its name from the presence of families bearing the Ristic surname in the area.

While the Ristic surname has its roots in the Slavic countries of Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its strongest connections remain tied to its historical origins in Serbia and the Balkans.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ristic

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

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

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