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

Stevic, 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 Stevic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stevic in America

Stevic is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stevic surname appeared 128 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 Stevic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stevic 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 Stevic

The surname Stevic originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in the Balkans. It has its roots in the Serbo-Croatian language, where the suffix "-ic" is a common patronymic ending, indicating lineage or descent. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that Stevic is derived from the Slavic personal name "Stefan" or "Stevan," which can be traced back to the Greek name "Stephanos," meaning "crown" or "wreath." This connection could indicate that the earliest bearers of the Stevic surname may have been descendants of individuals named Stefan or Stevan.

Historical records from the medieval period in the Balkans and surrounding regions might shed light on the earliest occurrences of the Stevic name. Unfortunately, due to the scarcity of surviving documents from that era, specific references to the name are difficult to pinpoint.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Stevic surname can be found in the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is Grgur Stevic, a Dalmatian writer and philosopher who lived in the late 16th century. Another prominent figure was Petar Stevic, a Serbian Orthodox priest and scholar from the 17th century, known for his translations of religious texts.

In the 19th century, Jovan Stevic (1833-1908) was a Serbian politician and writer who played a significant role in the struggle for Serbian independence from the Ottoman Empire. His works contributed to the development of modern Serbian literature and national identity.

Another individual of note was Nikola Stevic (1836-1917), a Serbian painter and art educator who established the first art school in Serbia. His artistic contributions helped shape the cultural landscape of the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Milica Stevic (1905-1998) was a renowned Serbian actress and theater director who left a lasting impact on the performing arts in Yugoslavia. She was celebrated for her portrayal of various roles in classic plays and her advocacy for theater education.

While the Stevic surname has its roots in the Slavic regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insight into the surname's origins and its longstanding presence in Eastern European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stevic

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

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

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