Explore the Family Name Mitrovic
The meaning of Mitrovic
Serbian and Croatian (Mitrović): patronymic from a short form of the personal name Dimitrije, a local equivalent of Greek Dēmētrios and Latin Demetrius (see Dimitris).
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How common is the last name Mitrovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mitrovic has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 62,775 and by 2010, it rose to the rank of 54,637, indicating a 12.96% change. The count of individuals with the Mitrovic surname also increased over this decade, from 298 in the year 2000 to 377 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 26.51%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Mitrovic per 100,000 people also grew by 18.18% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #54,637 | 12.96% |
| Count | 298 | 377 | 26.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mitrovic
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most people bearing the surname Mitrovic identify as White. This category saw an increase from 90.27% in 2000 to 95.76% in 2010. However, the number of Mitrovics who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races dropped to zero by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.35% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. No individuals with the surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.27% | 95.76% | 6.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.12% | -9.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |