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

Sajovic, 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 Sajovic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sajovic in America

Sajovic is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sajovic surname appeared 107 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 Sajovic.

The history of the last name Sajovic

The surname SAJOVIC is of Croatian origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It originated in the region of Dalmatia, a historical region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, spanning parts of modern-day Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name is believed to be derived from the Croatian word "saj," meaning "soot" or "charcoal," indicating a possible connection to occupations involving coal mining or blacksmithing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAJOVIC surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (now Dubrovnik), where a merchant named Nikola SAJOVIC was mentioned in a trade document from 1587. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the SAJOVIC name appeared in several church records from the town of Split, Croatia. These records mention individuals such as Marko SAJOVIC (born in 1612) and Jela SAJOVIC (born in 1643), indicating the name's presence in the area during that time period.

During the 18th century, the SAJOVIC family expanded across the Dalmatian region, with several branches establishing themselves in towns like Zadar, Šibenik, and the island of Hvar. One notable figure from this era was Petar SAJOVIC (1732-1804), a respected sea captain and merchant from the town of Makarska.

In the 19th century, the SAJOVIC surname gained prominence in the field of education. Ivan SAJOVIC (1826-1891) was a renowned teacher and author who wrote several textbooks on grammar and literature, which were widely used in Croatian schools at the time. His work contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Croatian language and culture.

Another notable individual was Marija SAJOVIC (1873-1945), a pioneer in the field of women's rights and education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Dalmatia and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in the region.

As the 20th century dawned, the SAJOVIC name continued to leave its mark. Josip SAJOVIC (1901-1978) was a distinguished architect who designed several iconic buildings in Zagreb, including the Croatian National Theatre and the Academy of Fine Arts building.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contributions of individuals bearing the SAJOVIC surname throughout the centuries, originating from the coastal region of Dalmatia and spanning various fields such as trade, maritime, education, women's rights, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sajovic

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

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

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