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

Vidović, 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 Vidović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vidović in America

Vidović is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vidović surname appeared 390 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 Vidović.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vidović 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 Vidović

The surname Vidovic originated from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly Croatia and Serbia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic personal name "Vid," which translates to "seer" or "prophet." This name has its roots in the Proto-Slavic language and is closely related to the Sanskrit word "vid," meaning "to know."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vidovic can be found in the 14th-century manuscript known as the "Dubrovnik Annals," where a merchant named Nikola Vidovic is mentioned as conducting trade between the Dalmatian coast and the Italian city-states. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent family bearing the name Vidovic resided in the town of Korčula, located on the Adriatic island of the same name. The Vidovic family played a significant role in the local economy and governance, with several members serving as mayors and councilors in the town's administration.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Ivan Vidovic (1615-1688) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in Dubrovnik, including the Baroque-style Church of St. Blaise and the Rector's Palace.

In the late 18th century, a Serbian military leader named Miloš Vidović (1768-1842) rose to prominence during the Serbian Revolution against the Ottoman Empire. He was a close ally of Karađorđe, the leader of the uprising, and played a crucial role in several battles against the Ottoman forces.

Another notable bearer of the name was the Croatian writer and playwright Antun Vidović (1826-1881), who is considered one of the pioneers of Croatian literature. His plays, such as "Love and Malice" and "The Maid from Rijeka," were widely acclaimed and helped establish the foundations of modern Croatian drama.

Throughout history, the surname Vidovic has been associated with various locations and place names, such as the village of Vidovići in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Vidović Gorge, a scenic canyon located in eastern Serbia. The name has also appeared in various spellings, including Vidovic, Vidovich, and Vidovič, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the regions where it was used.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vidović

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

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

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