Explore the Family Name Petrovic
The meaning of Petrovic
Croatian and Serbian (Petrović); Slovak and Slovenian (Petrovič); Czech (also Petrovič): patronymic from the personal names Petar (Croatian and Serbian), Peter (Slovak and Slovenian) or Petr (Czech). Petrović is the second most frequent surname in Serbia. Some characteristic forenames: Croatian and Serbian Petar, Rade, Aleksandar, Ankica, Biljana, Bosko.
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How common is the last name Petrovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petrovic has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,395th most popular, but by 2010 it had climbed to 15,456th, an increase of 11.15%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased during this period, from 1,496 to 1,895, representing a significant growth of 26.67%. The proportion of individuals named Petrovic per 100,000 people also rose by 16.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,395 | #15,456 | 11.15% |
| Count | 1,496 | 1,895 | 26.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.64 | 16.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrovic
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates some changes for those with the Petrovic surname. In 2000, 95.45% identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 96.09% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also saw a notable rise, from 1% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races decreased while those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 96.09% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.48% | 148% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 0.79% | -75.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Petrovic ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Petrovic is Greek & Balkan, which comprises 64.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Eastern European (13.0%) and British & Irish (6.5%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Greek & Balkan | 64.3% |
| Eastern European | 13.0% |
| British & Irish | 6.5% |
| Other | 16.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Petrovic
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Petrovic have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Croatia, and Serbia.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Split Dalmatia County, Croatia | 69.50% |
| City Of Belgrade, Serbia | 68.30% |
| Lika Senj County, Croatia | 68.30% |
| Zadar County, Croatia | 68.30% |
| Karlovac County, Croatia | 65.90% |
What Petrovic haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Petrovic is I-S17250, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-S17250 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include J-M172 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Popovich, Stanek, Varga, Molnar, Nemeth, Nagy, Lazar, Nussbaum, Toth, Balogh.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Petrovic surname are: H1, HV, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Petrovic have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Petrovic" Surname 40.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Petrovic" Surname 22.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Petrovic" Surname 27.8%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Petrovic?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Petrovic are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition