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

Zivkovich, 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 Zivkovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zivkovich in America

Zivkovich is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zivkovich surname appeared 278 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 Zivkovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zivkovich 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 Zivkovich

The surname Zivkovich has its origins in the South Slavic regions, specifically in what is now Serbia and Croatia. This surname has been most prevalent in the areas of Montenegro, Serbia, and Croatia. The name is derived from the given name "Zivko", which itself comes from the Slavic word "život", meaning "life". The suffix "ich" is a patronymic, meaning "son of", so Zivkovich can be interpreted as "son of Zivko".

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Zivkovich date back to medieval times. One of the earliest mentions in historical documents is from the 15th century in the Dalmatian region of Croatia. Records from the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik) show the presence of individuals with the surname Zivkovich, indicating its use in maritime and trade communities.

In the 16th century, Jovan Zivkovich is noted as a prominent figure in the Serbian Despotate, serving as a military leader. Born in 1504 and dying in 1573, his contributions to the defense against Ottoman incursions were well-documented in historical annals.

The 18th century records the activities of Marko Zivkovich, who was a notable merchant in the Austrian-controlled territories of Serbia. Born in 1710 and passing away in 1776, Marko was instrumental in fostering trade relationships between the Habsburg Monarchy and the Balkan regions.

In the 19th century, Petar Zivkovich, born in 1834 and dying in 1889, emerged as a significant political figure during the uprisings against Ottoman rule. He played a pivotal role in the first Serbian uprising and was a respected leader among the revolutionary brigade.

The 20th century saw General Petar Zivkovich distinguish himself in military and political spheres. Born in 1879 and dying in 1947, he served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia from 1929 to 1932. His tenure was marked by attempts to modernize the Yugoslav military and political institutions.

Throughout history, the surname Zivkovich has been carried by individuals who have left a mark in various domains, from military leadership to political influence. The name's deep roots in South Slavic heritage continue to be recognized and respected across the regions it originated from.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zivkovich

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

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

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