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

Stefanich, 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 Stefanich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stefanich in America

Stefanich is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stefanich surname appeared 395 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 Stefanich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stefanich 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 Stefanich

The surname Stefanich has its origins in Croatia, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Slavic personal name Stefan, which is itself derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." The suffix "-ich" is a Slavic patronymic, indicating "son of."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Stefanich can be found in medieval Croatian chronicles and records, where it was often spelled as Stefanić or Stefanić. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Dalmatia and Istria, which were part of the Croatian kingdom during that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Stefanich was Petar Stefanich, a Croatian nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents from the period, including land grant records and legal proceedings.

In the 15th century, the name Stefanich appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, which controlled parts of modern-day Croatia at the time. Several Stefanich families were documented as living in the Venetian-controlled cities of Zadar and Split.

During the 16th century, a notable figure was Mihovil Stefanich, a Croatian poet and playwright who lived from 1520 to 1590. His works, written in the Renaissance style, were highly influential in the development of Croatian literature.

Another prominent bearer of the Stefanich name was Juraj Stefanich, a Croatian military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century. He was born in 1625 and died in 1703, and played a significant role in several battles against the Ottomans.

In the 18th century, the name Stefanich was found in various regions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which included parts of modern-day Croatia. One notable figure from this period was Ivan Stefanich, a Croatian scientist and inventor who lived from 1754 to 1829. He is credited with developing several early mechanical calculators and other innovative devices.

As the centuries passed, the Stefanich name continued to be prominent in Croatia and the surrounding regions. While many variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged over time, the name's roots in the Slavic personal name Stefan and its connection to the Croatian homeland remained constant.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stefanich

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

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

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