2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vodopich
A Serbian surname derived from voda ("water") and piti ("drink"), originally denoting someone who lived near a river or stream.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Vodopich. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vodopich 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Vodopich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vodopich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vodopich
Among Census respondents with the surname Vodopich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vodopich 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 Vodopich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 103
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vodopich
Vodopich 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+8 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,124 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,498 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.9%) | Down 1,124 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 2,498 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 Vodopich 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 | #150,452 | #147,954 | 1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 112 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vodopich bearers went from 109 to 112 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 2,498 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #147,954.
FAQ
Vodopich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vodopich?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Vodopich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Vodopich?
Vodopich ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Vodopich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Vodopich.
Has Vodopich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vodopich went from 109 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Vodopich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vodopich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Vodopich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vodopich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Two or More Races (3.6%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Vodopich (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 Vodopich mean?
A Serbian surname derived from voda ("water") and piti ("drink"), originally denoting someone who lived near a river or stream. 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 Vodopich (0.04 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 have the surname Vodopich?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.