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

Sovich, 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 Sovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sovich in America

Sovich is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sovich surname appeared 316 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 Sovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sovich 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 Sovich

The surname Sovich originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, with its roots traced back to the 9th century. The name is derived from the Slavic word "sov," meaning "owl," and the suffix "-ich," denoting a patronymic or familial connection. It is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon an individual with a distinctive physical or personality trait reminiscent of an owl.

The earliest recorded instances of the Sovich surname can be found in medieval documents and chronicles from the regions of modern-day Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. One notable mention is in the Hypatian Codex, a 13th-century Russian chronicle, where a certain Sovich is referenced as a prominent landowner in the Kievan Rus' principality.

During the 15th century, the Sovich family gained prominence in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, with several members holding important positions in the court and military. Ivan Sovich (1432-1504), a renowned military commander, distinguished himself in the battles against the Teutonic Knights and the Crimean Khanate.

As the Sovich family spread across Eastern Europe, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Sovych, Sowicz, and Sovitsch. One notable bearer of the name was Aleksander Sovich (1560-1628), a Polish nobleman and diplomat who served as an ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in negotiating peace treaties.

In the 18th century, the Sovich surname appeared in the Russian Empire, with several notable individuals bearing the name. Andrey Sovich (1720-1785) was a respected scholar and linguist who contributed to the study of Slavic languages and folklore. His works remained influential for centuries.

Another prominent figure was Nikolai Sovich (1788-1854), a Russian military officer and statesman who served as the governor-general of several provinces during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I. He was renowned for his administrative skills and efforts to modernize infrastructure and education in the regions under his governance.

Over time, the Sovich surname spread across various regions, with bearers of the name making their mark in various fields, including academia, arts, and politics. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Slavic lands, its legacy has transcended geographical boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of Eastern Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sovich

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

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

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