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

Vuckovich, 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 Vuckovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vuckovich in America

Vuckovich is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vuckovich surname appeared 371 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 Vuckovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vuckovich 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 Vuckovich

The surname Vuckovich has its origins in the Balkans, particularly in the countries of Serbia and Croatia. It is a patronymic surname derived from the Slavic personal name Vuk, which means "wolf" in many Slavic languages. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when the use of hereditary surnames became more widespread in this region.

One of the earliest known references to the name Vuckovich can be found in the Dubrovnik Archives, a collection of historical documents from the Republic of Ragusa (present-day Dubrovnik, Croatia). These archives date back to the 13th century and mention several individuals with the surname Vuckovich during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Nikola Vuckovich was a prominent merchant and diplomat in the city of Dubrovnik. He played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements with neighboring states and representing the interests of the Republic of Ragusa.

Another historical figure with the surname Vuckovich was Marin Vuckovich, who lived in the 16th century. He was a renowned architect and engineer, responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Dubrovnik and the surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, a Serbian military commander named Jovan Vuckovich gained recognition for his role in the battles against the Ottoman Empire. He led several successful campaigns and was instrumental in liberating parts of modern-day Serbia from Ottoman rule.

During the 19th century, a Croatian writer and philosopher named Ante Vuckovich made significant contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of his time. His works explored themes of nationalism, identity, and the cultural heritage of the Balkans region.

While the surname Vuckovich has its roots primarily in the Balkans, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and examples mentioned above provide insights into the early origins and notable individuals who bore this surname in the region where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vuckovich

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

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

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