Explore the Family Name Jovanovich
The meaning of Jovanovich
Americanized form of Serbian Jovanović (see Jovanovic). Compare Yovanovich. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Dejan, Dragan, Marko, Milorad, Miodrag, Radovan, Slobodan, Stojan, Zivan.
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How common is the last name Jovanovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jovanovich saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,771st most popular surname and fell to 39,004th by 2010, marking a decrease of 0.6%. However, the number of people with this surname slightly increased from 536 in 2000 to 565 in 2010, representing a rise of 5.41%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k population declined by 5%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #39,004 | -0.6% |
| Count | 536 | 565 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jovanovich
When it comes to ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Jovanovich surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 96.46% to 95.58%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw significant growth of 89.31%, from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.49% to 1.06%, marking a 28.86% decrease. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.58% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.48% | 89.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.06% | -28.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |