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

Rožić, 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 Rožić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rožić in America

Rožić is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rožić surname appeared 195 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 Rožić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rožić 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 Rožić

The surname Rozic originates from the Slavic regions, particularly Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic root word "roz," meaning "horn" or "antler," which was often used as a metaphor for strength and resilience.

The earliest known records of the Rozic name date back to the 15th century, when it was commonly found in various Croatian and Serbian villages and towns. One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Ivan Rozic, a Croatian farmer born in 1472 in the village of Bribir.

In the 16th century, the Rozic name began appearing in official records and manuscripts across the Balkans, including the Dubrovnik Archives and the Ottoman tax registers. During this period, variations in spelling, such as Rozich and Rozitz, were also observed.

The name Rozic has been linked to several notable figures throughout history. In the 17th century, Marko Rozic (1615-1688) was a renowned Croatian military leader who played a crucial role in the defense of Dalmatia against Ottoman invasions.

In the 19th century, Jovan Rozic (1817-1891), a Serbian poet and playwright, gained recognition for his contributions to the literary scene. His works often explored themes of national identity and patriotism.

Another influential figure was Milka Rozic (1876-1942), a Croatian educator and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and advocated for educational reforms in the early 20th century.

Moving into the 20th century, Milorad Rozic (1920-2001) was a Serbian composer and conductor who gained international acclaim for his orchestral works and operas, which drew inspiration from Slavic folk traditions.

The surname Rozic has also been associated with several notable athletes, including Ivan Rozic (born 1985), a Croatian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of 103 in the ATP singles rankings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rožić

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

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

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