Explore the Family Name Stefanovic
The meaning of Stefanovic
Serbian and Croatian (Stefanović, in Croatia also Štefanović); Slovak (Štefanovič): patronymic from the personal names Stefan, Štefan, local equivalents of Steven.
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How common is the last name Stefanovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the name Stefanovic showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Stefanovic surname was ranked 64,385 and increased to a rank of 57,914 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 10.05%. The absolute count of persons bearing this surname also rose from 289 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, growing by 21.45%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Stefanovic surname per 100,000 residents marginally increased from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, showing a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #57,914 | 10.05% |
| Count | 289 | 351 | 21.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stefanovic
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Stefanovic surname predominantly aligns with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 92.73% of Stefanovics identified as White, decreasing slightly to 90.60% in 2010. The Hispanic identity experienced a minimal growth from 6.23% in 2000 to 6.27% in 2010. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.42% of Stefanovics. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Stefanovics identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 90.6% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.23% | 6.27% | 0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |