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

Šefčovič, 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 Šefčovič surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Šefčovič in America

Šefčovič is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Šefčovič surname appeared 188 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 Šefčovič.

We can also compare 2010 data for Šefčovič 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 Šefčovič

The surname Sefcovic has its origins in Slovakia, a country located in Central Europe. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century, during the period when surnames were becoming more common among the general population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sefcovic surname can be found in the archives of the town of Trnava, which was an important cultural and economic center in medieval Slovakia. The name is thought to be derived from the Slovak word "sefca," which refers to a type of small drinking vessel or cup.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Sefcovic name was primarily concentrated in the western regions of Slovakia, particularly in the areas around Trnava, Bratislava, and Nitra. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of these drinking vessels.

One notable figure bearing the Sefcovic surname was Ján Sefcovic (1592-1647), a Slovak Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Trnava. His writings on religious matters and his contributions to the intellectual life of the region earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another individual of historical significance was Michal Sefcovic (1725-1789), a Slovak painter and artist known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches and monasteries throughout Slovakia. His paintings can still be admired in various locations across the country.

In the 19th century, the Sefcovic surname began to spread more widely as families migrated to other parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and beyond. Andrej Sefcovic (1845-1912) was a Slovak sculptor and woodcarver who gained recognition for his intricate religious sculptures and altarpieces found in churches across Central Europe.

As the 20th century dawned, the Sefcovic name continued to be represented in various fields. Peter Sefcovic (1901-1978) was a Slovak writer and journalist whose works explored themes of national identity and social issues faced by the Slovak people during turbulent times.

Lastly, a more recent figure of note is Maroš Šefčovič (born 1966), a Slovak diplomat and politician who has served as the Vice-President of the European Commission since 2019, responsible for overseeing the European Green Deal and other important portfolios.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Šefčovič

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

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

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