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

Veljković, 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 Veljković surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veljković in America

Veljković is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veljković surname appeared 105 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 Veljković.

The history of the last name Veljković

The surname Veljkovic originated in Serbia, a country located in the Balkans region of Southeastern Europe. It emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Serbian word "velji," which means "greater" or "larger," and the suffix "-ković," a Slavic patronymic indicating "son of."

Veljkovic is believed to have its roots in the region of present-day central Serbia, particularly in the areas around the cities of Kragujevac and Kraljevo. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents and records from the Middle Ages, such as church registers and legal documents.

One notable early reference to the name Veljkovic can be found in the Serbian epic poem "The Mountain Wreath," written by Petar Petrović Njegoš in the 19th century. The poem mentions a character named Veljko Radunović, who was a Serbian commander and leader during the uprising against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century.

Over the centuries, the Veljkovic name has been associated with several noteworthy individuals. One of the earliest was Radič Veljković (c. 1420-1490), a Serbian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the fight against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century.

Another prominent figure with the Veljkovic surname was Nikola Veljković (1780-1828), a Serbian writer, linguist, and educator who made significant contributions to the development of modern Serbian literature and language.

In the 20th century, Mihailo Veljković (1892-1976) was a Serbian painter and art professor known for his landscape paintings and his role in the development of modern Serbian art.

Božidar Veljković (1910-1987) was a notable Serbian playwright and novelist who wrote several plays and novels that explored the themes of social injustice and the human condition.

More recently, Ljubomir Veljković (1935-2008) was a Serbian writer and journalist who authored numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, including novels, short stories, and essays.

While the Veljkovic name has its origins in Serbia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and significance of this surname remain deeply tied to the rich cultural heritage and history of Serbia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veljković

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

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

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