2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vlahovic
A surname derived from the Slavic word 'Vlach', referring to an ethnic Romanian or person of Wallachian descent.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Vlahovic. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vlahovic surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Vlahovic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vlahovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vlahovic
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vlahovic
Among Census respondents with the surname Vlahovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vlahovic bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vlahovic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vlahovic
Vlahovic appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,591 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,243 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,591 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,243 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vlahovic surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #153,590 | -3.5% |
| Count | 111 | 104 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vlahovic bearers went from 111 to 104 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,243 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #153,590.
FAQ
Vlahovic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vlahovic?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Vlahovic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Vlahovic?
Vlahovic ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Vlahovic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vlahovic.
Has Vlahovic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vlahovic went from 111 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Vlahovic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vlahovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vlahovic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vlahovic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vlahovic (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vlahovic mean?
A surname derived from the Slavic word 'Vlach', referring to an ethnic Romanian or person of Wallachian descent. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vlahovic (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Vlahovic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.