Explore the Family Name Popovic
The meaning of Popovic
Serbian and Croatian (Popović); Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Slovenian (of Serbian origin) (Popovič): patronymic from pop ‘priest (of the Orthodox or Greek Catholic Church)’, as a Serbian and Rusyn name normally meaning literally ‘son of the priest’ (see Popov). Compare Popovich and Popowich, see also Pop 2. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian Milorad, Predrag, Cedo, Djordje, Dragisa.
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How common is the last name Popovic in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Popovic has shown a gradual increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 22,065th and was carried by 1,094 individuals which represented 0.41 per 100,000 people in the country. By 2010, the rank of the surname improved to 20,750 with an estimated 1,274 individuals bearing the name, equivalent to 0.43 out of every 100,000 people, marking a 5.96% rise in ranking and a 16.45% increase in count within a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,065 | #20,750 | 5.96% |
| Count | 1,094 | 1,274 | 16.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.43 | 4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popovic
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Popovic also showed interesting trends as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White at 94.52%, followed by a small percentage (3.66%) identifying as having two or more races, and a marginal group (1.65%) identifying as Hispanic. By 2010, the proportion of those identifying as White increased to 97.41%, while the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic rose slightly to 1.96%. In contrast, the percentage identifying as having two or more races dropped to zero. The surname did not show any association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 97.41% | 3.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.96% | 18.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |