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

Tomsovic, 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 Tomsovic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tomsovic in America

Tomsovic is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tomsovic surname appeared 115 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 Tomsovic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tomsovic 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 Tomsovic

The surname Tomsovic is of Croatian origin, originating in the Balkan region of Europe during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the personal name Tomislav, which is composed of the Slavic words "tomu" meaning "this" and "slav" meaning "glory" or "fame." The name Tomislav was borne by several medieval Croatian kings, indicating that the Tomsovic surname likely emerged from a noble or aristocratic lineage.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tomsovic surname date back to the 15th century, appearing in various Croatian historical records and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the Chronicles of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik), where a merchant named Ivan Tomsovic is documented as having traded goods with Italian city-states in the year 1463.

In the 16th century, the Tomsovic name can be traced to the region of Slavonia, which was part of the Habsburg Monarchy at the time. A Catholic priest named Matija Tomsovic was recorded as serving in the village of Đakovo in 1587, indicating the family's presence in the area.

As the surname spread across Croatia and neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tomšović, Tomsovich, and Tomssovich. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences from other languages, such as Italian and German.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the Tomsovic surname was Stjepan Tomsovic (1461-1540), a Croatian nobleman and military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Balkans. He was recorded as having participated in several battles, including the Siege of Jajce in 1524.

Another prominent individual was Marko Tomsovic (1711-1789), a Croatian-born Jesuit priest and scholar who taught at universities in Italy and Austria. He was renowned for his work in astronomy and mathematics, contributing to the development of early modern scientific thought in the region.

In the 19th century, Nikola Tomsovic (1820-1897) was a Croatian writer and playwright, known for his works that explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Croatian people under foreign rule. His plays were widely performed and helped shape the cultural renaissance movement in Croatia during that era.

Josip Tomsovic (1855-1928) was a prominent Croatian politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Zagreb from 1905 to 1910. He played a crucial role in the city's modernization and infrastructure development, overseeing the construction of several public buildings and parks.

Finally, Katarina Tomsovic (1887-1968) was a notable Croatian artist and painter, known for her impressionist landscapes and portraits. Her works were exhibited throughout Europe and are now part of several prestigious art collections in Croatia and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tomsovic

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

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

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