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

Velović, 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 Velović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Velović in America

Velović is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Velović surname appeared 163 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 Velović.

We can also compare 2010 data for Velović 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 Velović

The surname Velovic originates from the Balkan region, specifically Serbia and Montenegro. It is believed to have emerged in the late 14th or early 15th century, derived from an old Slavic word meaning "grand" or "magnificent." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals who held positions of power or influence within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Velovic name appears in a 16th-century manuscript detailing land ownership records in the region. This document mentions a certain Radovan Velovic, who owned a substantial tract of land near the city of Užice.

In the 17th century, the Velovic family gained prominence in the area around the town of Cetinje, which was then the capital of the Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro. Notably, Sava Velovic (1634-1702) served as the Metropolitan Bishop of Cetinje and played a crucial role in preserving the religious and cultural traditions of the region.

The 18th century saw the rise of the Velovic clan in the region of Nikšić, where they wielded significant influence. Petar Velovic (1719-1784) was a renowned military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire and helped secure the independence of Montenegro.

In the 19th century, the name Velovic appeared in several historical documents related to the Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire. Miloš Velovic (1812-1872) was a prominent figure in this struggle for freedom and later served as a high-ranking official in the newly established Principality of Serbia.

Another notable figure bearing the Velovic surname was Jovan Velovic (1870-1949), a renowned Serbian architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in Belgrade and other cities across the region.

Throughout its history, the Velovic name has been associated with various place names in Serbia and Montenegro, such as Velovici (a village near Nikšić) and Velovića Brdo (a hill in the vicinity of Cetinje). The name has also appeared in different spellings, including Veljović and Velović, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Velović

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

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

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