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

Udovich, 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 Udovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Udovich in America

Udovich is the 41886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Udovich surname appeared 519 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 Udovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Udovich 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 Udovich

The surname Udovich is of Croatian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Croatian word "udovica," which means "widow." The name likely referred to someone who was the child of a widow or a person who lived near a widow's residence.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Udovich can be found in various Croatian historical documents and parish records from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Marko Udovich in a land deed from the town of Zadar, dated 1587.

During the late 17th century, the name Udovich began to spread beyond the borders of Croatia as individuals migrated to other parts of Europe and the Balkans. There are records of Udovich families settling in areas such as Bosnia, Serbia, and parts of Italy.

In the 18th century, the name Udovich appeared in several Austrian Empire census records, particularly in regions like Dalmatia and Istria, which had significant Croatian populations. One prominent figure from this era was Ivan Udovich, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Split from 1723 to 1798.

As the 19th century dawned, the Udovich surname continued to disperse across Europe and beyond. Nikola Udovich (1810-1892), a Croatian painter and artist, gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from everyday life in Dalmatia.

Another notable figure was Petar Udovich (1865-1932), a Croatian engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several railways and infrastructure projects in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His contributions were widely recognized during his lifetime.

The name Udovich also found its way to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, carried by Croatian immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Marko Udovich (1878-1956), a businessman who established a successful import-export company in New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname Udovich has maintained a strong connection to its Croatian roots, even as it has spread across different regions and continents. While the exact origins of the name may be obscured by time, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage it represents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Udovich

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

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

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