Explore the Family Name Avdic
The meaning of Avdic
Bosniak (Avdić): patronymic from the Bosniak Muslim personal name Avdija, derived from the Arabic name ʿAbdullāh ‘servant of God’ (see Abdullah).
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How common is the last name Avdic in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Avdic has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Avdic was ranked as the 50,903rd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 385. By 2010, it had climbed to the 33,530th position, with a total count of 680 - this represents an increase of over 76%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Avdic per 100k people increased by 64.29% during that same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #33,530 | 34.13% |
| Count | 385 | 680 | 76.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.23 | 64.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Avdic
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Avdic. In the year 2000, approximately 86.75% of individuals with the surname identified as White, while 12.21% reported belonging to two or more races. By 2010, nearly all (98.24%) individuals with the Avdic surname identified as White - a 13.24% increase from 2000. The number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped significantly to just 1.03%. No individuals with the Avdic surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.75% | 98.24% | 13.24% |
| Two or More Races | 12.21% | 1.03% | -91.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |