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

Uzelac, 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 Uzelac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uzelac in America

Uzelac is the 43511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uzelac surname appeared 496 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 Uzelac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uzelac 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 Uzelac

The surname UZELAC originated in Croatia, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic word "uzel," which means "knot" or "knob," likely referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UZELAC can be found in the Dubrovnik Republic archives, dated back to the 14th century. It is believed that the name was initially concentrated in the coastal regions of Dalmatia, particularly around the cities of Dubrovnik and Split.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the UZELAC surname was Ivan Uzelac, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Korčula. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the local economy and politics throughout the following centuries.

During the 17th century, the UZELAC family branched out to other parts of Croatia, with some members settling in the inland regions of Slavonia and Lika. One notable individual from this period was Petar Uzelac, a military commander who served in the Habsburg army during the Great Turkish War (1683-1699).

In the 19th century, the UZELAC surname gained prominence in the fields of literature and education. Mihovil Uzelac (1828-1908) was a renowned writer, poet, and teacher who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Croatian culture and language.

Another notable figure was Franjo Uzelac (1838-1914), a Catholic priest and educator who founded several schools and educational institutions in Dalmatia, including the renowned Gymnasium in Dubrovnik.

Throughout history, the UZELAC surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including merchants, landowners, military personnel, writers, educators, and religious figures. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, variations such as Uzzelac and Uzzelatz have been documented in some historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uzelac

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

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

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