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

Vlahović, 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 Vlahović surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vlahović in America

Vlahović is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vlahović surname appeared 111 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 Vlahović.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vlahović 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 Vlahović

The surname VLAHOVIC has its origins in the Balkans, specifically in the regions of Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. It is derived from the Slavic word "Vlah," which historically referred to the Romanized populations living in the Balkans during the Middle Ages. The name likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who belonged to these communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname VLAHOVIC can be found in the Dubrovnik archives, dating back to the 14th century. These records document individuals with variations of the name, such as Vlahovich, Vlahoevich, and Vlahojevich, suggesting that the name was already well-established in the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname VLAHOVIC was Nikola Vlahovic, a Ragusan (Dubrovnik) diplomat and statesman. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Republic of Ragusa and the Ottoman Empire.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Marin Vlahovic, a renowned Croatian poet and playwright from the city of Dubrovnik. His works, such as the play "Arkulin," made significant contributions to the literary landscape of the time.

In the 19th century, Nikola Vlahovic (1835-1897) was a prominent Serbian lawyer and politician. He served as the Minister of Justice and Interior Affairs in the Kingdom of Serbia and was instrumental in drafting legal reforms during his tenure.

Another notable figure was Svetozar Vlahovic (1900-1968), a Serbian military officer and diplomat. He served as the Yugoslav ambassador to the Soviet Union during World War II and played a significant role in the Yugoslav Partisan resistance movement.

Throughout its history, the surname VLAHOVIC has been associated with various regions and settlements in the Balkans, including the town of Vlahovic in Montenegro and the village of Vlahovic in Croatia. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the presence and influence of families bearing this name in those areas.

While the surname VLAHOVIC has its roots in the Balkans, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and significance remain deeply tied to the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Slavic populations in the Balkan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vlahović

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

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

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