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

Vasiljević, 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 Vasiljević surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasiljević in America

Vasiljević is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasiljević surname appeared 138 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 Vasiljević.

The history of the last name Vasiljević

The surname Vasiljevic is of Slavic origin, deriving from the regions of Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Balkans. It emerged in the late medieval period, around the 15th-16th centuries. The name is a patronymic, formed from the personal name Vasilj or Vasilije, which itself comes from the Greek name Basileios, meaning "royal" or "kingly."

One of the earliest records of the surname Vasiljevic can be found in the 16th-century Dečani chrysobulls, a collection of medieval charters and decrees from the Serbian Orthodox monastery of Visoki Dečani. These documents mention several individuals with the surname, such as Radoje Vasiljevic, a landowner in the area of Metohija.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname was Jovan Vasiljevic, a Serbian Orthodox monk and writer who authored the "Memoirs of the Monastery of Visoki Dečani." This work provides valuable insights into the history and daily life of the monastery during that period.

The 18th century saw the rise of Vuk Vasiljevic, a Serbian poet and translator who played a significant role in the development of modern Serbian literature. Born in 1719 in Sremski Karlovci (then part of the Habsburg Monarchy), he is best known for his translations of classical works into the Serbian language.

In the 19th century, Nikola Vasiljevic (1835-1908) was a prominent Serbian lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice and Education in the Kingdom of Serbia. He was also a member of the Serbian Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts.

Another notable figure from this period was Jovan Vasiljevic (1866-1921), a Serbian painter and one of the pioneers of modern art in Serbia. His works, heavily influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, are considered a significant contribution to the development of Serbian art.

The 20th century saw the rise of Milorad Vasiljevic (1928-2008), a renowned Serbian writer and playwright. His plays, such as "The Traveler's Return" and "The Pig's Tail," explored themes of family, tradition, and the clash between urban and rural life in Serbia.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Vasiljevic who have left their mark on the cultural, political, and artistic landscapes of Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina over the centuries. The name's enduring presence reflects the rich history and heritage of the Slavic peoples in the Balkan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasiljević

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

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 Vasiljević 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.

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

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