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

Wescovich, 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 Wescovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wescovich in America

Wescovich is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wescovich surname appeared 170 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 Wescovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wescovich 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 Wescovich

The surname Wescovich is of Slavic origin, specifically from the regions of modern-day Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, during the Ottoman occupation of the Balkans. The name is derived from the Slavic root "vesko," which means "great" or "grand," combined with the Slavic patronymic suffix "-vich," indicating "son of."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wescovich can be found in the records of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik, Croatia) in the late 16th century. The name is also mentioned in several historical documents from the region, including land grants and tax records.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name Wescovich was Petar Wescovich (1720-1785), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Zadar, Croatia. His family's wealth and influence were substantial, and they played a significant role in the local economy and politics.

Another notable figure was Ivan Wescovich (1845-1922), a Serbian-born philosopher and professor who taught at the University of Belgrade. He was known for his work on ethics and moral philosophy, and his writings were widely respected in academic circles.

During the 19th century, the Wescovich name began to appear in other parts of Europe as members of the family migrated westward. One such individual was Marko Wescovich (1860-1932), a Croatian-born engineer who worked on several major infrastructure projects in Germany and Austria.

In the early 20th century, a notable bearer of the name was Milica Wescovich (1895-1978), a Serbian-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her modernist works. She exhibited her pieces in various galleries across Europe and is considered a pioneer of the Serbian avant-garde art movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Wescovich has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, academics, artists, and professionals. While the name may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its Slavic roots and connections to the Balkan region remain a defining part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wescovich

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

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

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