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

Stojković, 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 Stojković surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stojković in America

Stojković is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stojković surname appeared 227 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 Stojković.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stojković 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 Stojković

The surname Stojkovic originated in the Balkan region, primarily in Serbia and surrounding areas. It is derived from the Slavic root "stoj," meaning "to stand," combined with the Slavic possessive suffix "-kovic," indicating "son of." This suggests the name initially referred to a person whose ancestor was known for standing firm or having a resolute demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the Stojkovic name can be traced back to the 14th century in medieval Serbian documents and manuscripts. One notable figure was Radoslav Stojkovic, a Serbian diplomat and writer who lived from 1389 to 1443. He served as an ambassador for the Serbian Despotate and played a crucial role in negotiating with the Ottoman Empire.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Djuradj Stojkovic (1460-1536), a renowned Serbian scholar and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Serbia. He was a influential figure during the Renaissance period and is considered one of the most learned men of his time.

In the 17th century, Jovan Stojkovic (1636-1688) was a Serbian painter and iconographer renowned for his work in the Baroque style. Many of his religious paintings and frescoes can still be found in churches and monasteries throughout Serbia and the Balkans.

During the 19th century, Petar Stojkovic (1810-1888) was a prominent Serbian writer and educator who made significant contributions to the development of modern Serbian literature and education systems.

In more recent times, Dragoslav Stojkovic (1944-2022) was a Serbian footballer who played as a defender for several clubs, including Red Star Belgrade and the Yugoslav national team. He was part of the Yugoslav squad that won the UEFA European Championship in 1976.

The Stojkovic surname has also been found in other Slavic countries, such as Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, suggesting that the name has spread across the Balkan region over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the Serbian heartland, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stojković

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

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

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