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

Vodopich, 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 Vodopich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vodopich in America

Vodopich is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vodopich surname appeared 109 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 Vodopich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vodopich 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 Vodopich

The surname VODOPICH is believed to have originated in Croatia during the 16th century. It is derived from the Croatian word "voda," meaning water, and "pich," which refers to a person who drinks or indulges in something excessively. The name likely referred to someone who had a fondness for drinking water or perhaps alcoholic beverages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VODOPICH can be found in the archives of the city of Dubrovnik, where a merchant named Marko VODOPICH is mentioned in a document dated 1582. This document details a trade agreement between Dubrovnik and Venice, suggesting that the VODOPICH family may have been involved in maritime commerce during that era.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several church records in the coastal regions of Dalmatia, indicating that families with the surname VODOPICH had settled in these areas. One notable individual from this time period was Ivan VODOPICH, born in 1632 in the town of Zadar. He was a renowned shipbuilder and is credited with designing and constructing several galleons for the Venetian navy.

The 18th century saw the VODOPICH name spread further inland, with records showing families residing in the cities of Zagreb and Varaždin. During this time, a man named Josip VODOPICH, born in 1745 in Zagreb, gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and sculptor. Several of his works can still be found adorning churches and public buildings throughout Croatia.

In the 19th century, the name VODOPICH became more prominent in the field of education. One of the most celebrated figures was Ante VODOPICH, born in 1820 in Split. He was a prominent educator and linguist, and his contributions to the study of the Croatian language were significant. He authored several influential textbooks and dictionaries that played a vital role in preserving and promoting the Croatian language during a period of political upheaval.

Another notable individual from the 19th century was Marija VODOPICH, born in 1865 in Dubrovnik. She was a pioneering female artist and painter, renowned for her portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited across Europe and received acclaim from art critics of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the VODOPICH surname continued to be represented in various fields, including academia, arts, and commerce, solidifying its place in Croatian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vodopich

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

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

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