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

Vojvodich, 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 Vojvodich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vojvodich in America

Vojvodich is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vojvodich surname appeared 127 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 Vojvodich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vojvodich 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 Vojvodich

The surname Vojvodich is of Serbian origin, originating in the Balkan region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic word "vojvoda," which translates to "military commander" or "duke." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority within military or nobility ranks.

The earliest known records of the Vojvodich name can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various manuscripts and official documents pertaining to the Serbian Kingdom and subsequent Serbian Despotate. One notable example is the mention of a certain Nikola Vojvodich, who served as a military commander under Serbian ruler Stefan Lazarević in the early 15th century.

During the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans in the 15th and 16th centuries, many Serbs bearing the Vojvodich surname were forced to migrate to other regions, including parts of modern-day Croatia, Hungary, and Austria. This diaspora led to the further spread and variations of the name across Central and Eastern Europe.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Petar Vojvodich gained recognition as a Serbian merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in fostering trade relations between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice. His contributions were documented in various historical records of the time.

Another notable bearer of the Vojvodich surname was Jovan Vojvodich, a Serbian scholar and writer who lived in the 18th century. He authored several works on Serbian history and culture, contributing to the preservation of the nation's literary heritage during a period of Ottoman rule.

In the 19th century, the Vojvodich name gained further prominence with the birth of Miloš Vojvodich (1818-1892), a Serbian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Principality of Serbia in the 1860s. His political efforts played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence and sovereignty.

While the Vojvodich surname has its roots in the Balkan region, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its historical origins and connections to Serbian military, nobility, and cultural figures remain a significant part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vojvodich

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

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

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