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

Stefanovski, 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 Stefanovski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stefanovski in America

Stefanovski is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stefanovski surname appeared 174 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 Stefanovski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stefanovski 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 Stefanovski

The surname Stefanovski originates from the Slavic region, specifically in what is now North Macedonia. It dates back to the 14th century, derived from the personal name Stefan, meaning "crown" or "wreath" in Greek. This name was likely adopted during the early spread of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the region.

Stefanovski is a patronymic surname, indicating the son of Stefan. The suffix "-ski" is a common Slavic ending denoting belonging or lineage. Early variations of the spelling included Stefanowski, Stefanowicz, and Stefanowsky, reflecting regional dialect differences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in a 1387 census document from the town of Ohrid, listing a "Stefanovski Petar" as a landowner. Another early reference is found in a 1422 church record from the village of Brvenica, mentioning a "Stefanovski Jovan" as a church elder.

During the Ottoman rule over the Balkans, the Stefanovski name was associated with various professions and trades, including blacksmiths, merchants, and farmers. Notable bearers of the name from this period include Nikola Stefanovski (c. 1480-1545), a respected metalsmith in Skopje, and Marija Stefanovski (c. 1520-1595), a renowned embroiderer from the town of Tetovo.

In the 19th century, several Stefanovski families played active roles in the Macedonian National Awakening, a cultural and political movement seeking independence from Ottoman rule. One prominent figure was Dimitrija Stefanovski (1839-1917), a teacher and writer who published the first Macedonian-language textbook.

Other notable individuals with the Stefanovski surname include:

1. Venko Stefanovski (1923-2010), a Macedonian composer and musician, considered a pioneer of contemporary Macedonian music.
2. Ljubomir Stefanovski (1958-), a Macedonian guitarist and composer, known for blending traditional Macedonian folk melodies with jazz and world music influences.
3. Dragan Stefanovski (1951-2015), a prominent Macedonian filmmaker and screenwriter, whose works explored themes of identity and social issues.
4. Vesna Stefanovski (1960-), a Macedonian-Australian writer and academic, known for her novels and contributions to Macedonian literature.
5. Aleksandar Stefanovski (1980-), a Macedonian footballer who played as a defender for several clubs in Europe, including Rabotnički and Shkëndija.

While the Stefanovski surname is most prevalent in North Macedonia and the Macedonian diaspora, it can also be found in other Slavic countries, particularly in neighboring regions with historical ties to Macedonian culture and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stefanovski

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

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

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